The Worcester family pose for photographs after laying a wreath at the grave site of Army Pvt. William Christman who died in service to his country, a victim of measles, the 20-year-old from Pocono Lake, Pa., died in a D.C. hospital in 1864.<br />He was the first person to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Christman has one of the most distinct honors in military history.<br />Arlington National Cemetery serves as the final resting place for military members, a tradition that began with Christman's burial in what is now Section 27.

The Worcester family pose for photographs after laying a wreath at the grave site of Army Pvt. William Christman who died in service to his country, a victim of measles, the 20-year-old from Pocono Lake, Pa., died in a D.C. hospital in 1864.
He was the first person to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Christman has one of the most distinct honors in military history.
Arlington National Cemetery serves as the final resting place for military members, a tradition that began with Christman's burial in what is now Section 27.