The documentary presents the life stories of six American serviceman who died in action during World War II and whose bodies were never recovered or identified, and who were permanently listed as "Missing in Action." Their personal profiles are told through combat films of the battles in which they fought, personal letters, mementos, and through candid interviews with family members, childhood friends, and fellow servicemen.

Host Jason Robards, Himself A U.S.Navy Veteran Of World War II, Narrates This Respectful Exposition Of The Purpose And Meaning Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier While Telling The Story Of Several Lost U.S. Servicemen Whose Memory This Monument Serves To Honor. (Color, 1985, 57 Minutes.)

The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier (Arlington): The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier, also known as the Tomb Of The Unknowns, is a monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The World War I "Unknown" is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross, and several other foreign nations' highest service awards. The U.S. Unknowns who were interred are also recipients of the Medal of Honor, presented by U.S. presidents who presided over their funerals. The monument has no officially designated name.

On June 15, 1864, Arlington National Cemetery was established when 200 acres around Arlington Mansion (formerly owned by Confederate General Robert E. Lee) were officially set aside as a military cemetery by U.S. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Today, one of the best-attended sites at the Cemetery is the Tomb Of The Unknowns.