text: A year later , the Warrior was given the U.S. Medal of Honor ( The U.S. 's highest award for valor ) on 17 October 1921 , from the hand of General Pershing ; it hangs on a pillar near to his burial site .
simplified: The unknown warrior was awarded the United States Medal of Honor on October 17 , 1921 . This hangs on a pillar near his burial .