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George Vanlandingham

Tomb Position

Commander of the Relief

Tomb Relief

Highest Military Rank

Sergeant First Class

Tomb Dates

May 1959 - Jul 1960

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Obituary

Sergeant Major Vanlandingham died on May 9th, 2012 and was inurned at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium court 7 on October 10th, 2012. He served the Tomb as Relief Commander from January 1959 through December 1960.

Memories & Condolences

Patrick Vanlandingham May 24, 2013 
Flags In @ ANC reminds me of Dad today, as I think of the Old Guard putting flags in front of every gravestone and at the columbarium, now where Dad rests.  Love you, Dad!
Chelsea Salko Aug 29, 2012 
With your picture on my desk, there isn't a day I don't think of you. It's so hard to sum up in words how much you meant and always will mean to me. Being a little girl and hiding behind your chair to 'surprise' you when you came home from work was the highlight of coming to visit you and grandmom. I was always greeted with a huge, warm smile and I'll never forgot that. I love you, grandad.
Michele (Vanlandingham) Barlock Jul 18, 2012 
I'm so proud of the man my father was.  An exemplary soldier but even more honorable dad. I miss him every single day.
Ruth Vanlandingham Jul 18, 2012 
Most people know about his dedication to his country, and his family knows him best for his dedication to his family, protecting all of us, making sure we are all taken care, always.
His number one commitment was to providing for his family that he loved more than anything.
We all remember that love.
George D Vanlandingham Jr Jul 09, 2012 
Always my hero, Dad....

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Units & Campaigns

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Awards & Decorations

Army Commendation Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
Expert Infantryman Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
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