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US soldier appears to admonish Pentagon chief Hegseth's group at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Told by 13 newspapers in 7 countries, between 03:00 and 23:00 on 12 November 2026.

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The headline in each newspaper

THE HINDU: U.S. Defence Secretary Hegseth, staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
DAWN: US marine guard appears to rebuke Hegseth's delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE: Guard appears to rebuke Hegseth's delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

In short

A US soldier reportedly rebuked Pete Hegseth's delegation at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington for laughing near the tomb.1 2 3 4 5 Several outlets report that Hegseth later awarded that same soldier a medal, which Fox News and CBS News describe as a special honour from the Pentagon.6 7 8 9 10 BBC News and ABC News in the US describe the medal in similar terms, without adding details about the reason for the award.11 12

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Compare the papers

What newspapers from several countries agree on, where the accounts differ and who is involved, so each reader can draw their own conclusions.

Common ground

According to US, UK, Pakistani and Indian outlets, a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group.1 2 3 +912 newspapers from 6 countries
According to US, UK, Pakistani and Canadian outlets, Hegseth later awarded a medal to the soldier who reprimanded him.6 7 8 +47 newspapers from 4 countries

Where accounts differ

According to CBS News, the reprimand was over the delegation laughing near the tomb; other outlets do not mention this reason.5
According to The National, the soldier appears to admonish the group; Dawn and The Express Tribune say the guard appears to rebuke the delegation, with no difference in meaning.1 3 4

Who is involved

According to CBS News, the Pentagon reacted to the incident, but the headlines do not state its specific position.5
According to BBC News, Hegseth awarded the medal to the guard who reprimanded him and his group.11

Background

2025Pete Hegseth has served as US Secretary of Defense since 2025, after Senate confirmation.W
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery is guarded around the clock by a Tomb Guard from the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard".W

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Highlighted words are used only by that newspaper, among the headlines in the same language. They show what each one chose to stress.

The National (state media) · United Arab Emirates · 03:10US soldier appears to admonish Pentagon chief Hegseth's group at Tomb of Unknown SoldierRead at the newspaper ↗
The Hindu · India · 05:40U.S. Defence Secretary Hegseth, staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierRead at the newspaper ↗
Dawn · Pakistan · 06:10US marine guard appears to rebuke Hegseth's delegation at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierRead at the newspaper ↗
The Express Tribune · Pakistan · 12:20Guard appears to rebuke Hegseth's delegation at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierRead at the newspaper ↗
CBS News · United States · 15:15Pentagon reacts after Hegseth's party was reprimanded at Arlington over laughing near sacred tombRead at the newspaper ↗
PBS NewsHour · United States · 18:45Hegseth presents award to soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierRead at the newspaper ↗
The Guardian · United Kingdom · 18:20Pete Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him near Tomb of the Unknown SoldierRead at the newspaper ↗
Geo News · Pakistan · 18:40US soldier who told Pentagon chief to keep quiet at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier gets medal from HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
CBC News · Canada · 18:20U.S. army guard given medal by Hegseth day after Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimandRead at the newspaper ↗
Fox News · United States · 19:45Soldier who scolded Hegseth's entourage at Tomb of Unknown Soldier receives special honor from Pentagon chiefRead at the newspaper ↗
BBC News · United Kingdom · 20:40Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and groupRead at the newspaper ↗
ABC News · Australia · 22:35Hegseth gives top award to soldier who scolded him at war cemeteryRead at the newspaper ↗
ABC News · United States · 23:40Soldier who admonished Hegseth group at Arlington Cemetery awarded a medalRead at the newspaper ↗

Words in common

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