Brad Lawing

Tomb Position

Sentinel

Tomb Relief

2nd

Highest Military Rank

Lieutenant Colonel

Tomb Dates

Jun 1988 - Oct 1989

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Home City / State

Marion, NC

Current City / State

Camden, SC

Tomb Reflections

The best moments were when there was no one there except you and the Unknowns. That is what it is was all about.

Units & Campaigns

1st PLT, Co B, 3d IN Regiment
TUS, Co E, 3d IN Regiment
Co B, 1/116th IN, 29th IN DIV
4th PLT, Trp E, 2 ACR Co H, 2
HHC, JRTC and HQ Fort Polk
HHC, 3d IN DIV
HHT, 3-7 CAV, 3d IN DIV
Trp B, 3-7 CAV, 3d IN DIV
Trp O, 3/16 CAV, USAAC
Trp N, 3/16 CAV, USAAC
HHC, 1 CAV DIV
JAMSD, ARCIC, TRADOC HQ

Awards & Decorations

Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (w/3 OLC)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (w/2 OLC)
Army Achievement Medal (w/6 OLC)
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal (w/1 BSS)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal (w/3 BSS)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon
United Nations Medal
NATO Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Army Meritorious Unit Award
Expert Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
German Parachutist Badge

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