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Albert C. Huddy
Tomb Position
Sergeant of the GuardTomb Relief
hqHighest Military Rank
Command Sergeant MajorTomb Dates
May 1979 - Aug 1980Society Membership
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Albert C. "Chuck" Huddy, 66, Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Penn Highlands Hospital, DuBois.
Born June 26, 1948, in Sharon, he was the son of the late Richard C. and Catherine Huddy.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Jean.
He is also survived by a sister, Sharon R. Harvey of Canton, Ohio; a brother, Rexford M. Huddy of Brunswick, Ga.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Barb and Gary Spiegel, DuBois, and John and Elaine Hosick, Jackson, Tenn.; 12 nieces and nephews and 23 great nieces and nephews.
Chuck retired as a Command Sergeant Major in the United States Army having served his country for 27 years. He then worked for 10 years as a civilian for the Department of the Army as Chief Plans and Operations Officer at Ft. Belvoir, Va. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was awarded three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star for combat action in hostile territory in South Vietnam and was awarded the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge # 219. He was a Sergeant Major with the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and his last duty assignment was as Installation Command Sergeant Major of Ft. Myer, Va.
Chuck was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church. He served as a board member of Treasure Lake Property Owners Association, was a member of the Treasure Lake Men's Golf League and the Treasure Lake Sportsman Club. He was also a member of the Goshen Hunting Club and Chief Chef.
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3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Awards & Decorations
Purple Heart w/2 OLCBronze Star
Vietnam Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
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Is it true a Sentinel must commit for two years to guard the Tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
No, this is a false rumor. The average tour at the Tomb is about a 18 months. However, there is NO set time for service there. Sentinels live either in a barracks on Ft. Myer (the Army post located adjacent to the cemetery) or off base if they like. They do have a living quarters under the steps of the amphitheater where they stay during their 24 hour shifts. If they are of legal age, they may drink except while on duty.