Abu Zabyan (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Abu Ayyub (may Allah be pleased with him) went on a military campaign against the Romans and fell ill. When death drew near, he said: "When I die, carry me, and when you line up in ranks facing the enemy, (bury) me beneath your feet."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب الخاء / 3832