From the ANC website.
Arlington National Cemetery was conceived as a "Union" burial ground, but Confederates are buried there as well. Most died in battle or from wounds received in battle. Some were prisoners of war who were brought to Washington, D.C. either for prison or to be hospitalized.
Some were "rehabilitated" Confederates whose service later in life authorized their burial there.
The list of Confederates buried there was compiled by Roxsane Wells-Layton. Thanks.
In addition, and not surprisingly, a large number of of Civil War medal of Honor recipients (and other wars as well) are buried there.
--Old Secesh
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