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Dann G. Druen
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
SergeantTomb Dates
Jan 1997 - Oct 1999Military Dates
- Oct 1999Society Membership
Founding FatherHome City / State
Shelbyville, KYCurrent City / State
Tampa, FLTomb Reflections
There are too many memorable moments to record on this page, but I will mention a ritual I developed while guarding the Tomb in the middle of the night. I would stand near the Unknowns while facing our nation’s capitol and share my most intimate thoughts and prayers with the Unknowns; a very humbling, spiritual and motivating experience.Contact Information
Units & Campaigns
Basic Training and Advanced Infantry, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 54th Infantry, Ft Benning, GeorgiaGuidon, Colors Team, and Marching Element, Bravo Company (Battlehard), 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Ft Myer, Virginia
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Hotel Company and Echo Company (Honor Guard), 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Ft Myer, Virginia
Awards & Decorations
Army Commendation MedalArmy Achievement Medal (3rd Award)
National Defense Service Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army Service Ribbon
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Certificate of Participation, Armed Forces Inaugural Committee, Joint Services Operations, Inauguration of William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States
Air Assault Badge
Certificate of Achievement, The Old Guard, Physical Fitness Excellence (3rd Award).
Support the Society
The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.
Learn More
Did you know?
Is it true after two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb, that there are only 600 presently worn, and that the Guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin?
The Tomb Guard Identification Badge (TGIB) is awarded after the Sentinel passes a series of tests. The TGIB is permanently awarded after a Sentinel has served nine months as a Sentinel at the Tomb. Over 600 have been awarded since its creation in the late 1950's (on average 10 per year). And while the TGIB can be revoked, the offense must be such that it discredits the Tomb of the Unknowns. Revocation is at the 3rd Infantry Regimental Commander’s discretion and can occur while active duty or even when the Sentinel is a civilian. The TGIB is a full size award, worn on the right pocket of the uniform jacket, not a lapel pin.
