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Jake J Eckhart
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
CorporalTomb Dates
Aug 1994 - Apr 1997Military Dates
May 1993 - May 2001Society Membership
Founding FatherHome City / State
Bristol, WICurrent City / State
Bristol, WITomb Reflections
The best time in my life. Met some of the best friends I've ever had.Units & Campaigns
3rd Inf Reg C Company3rd Inf Reg E Company
2nd Battalion 127th Inf A Company
Awards & Decorations
Parachute BadgeAir Assault Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Army Service Ribbon
National Defense Ribbon
AAM-1,2,3
ARCM-1,2
Wain Wright Medal-2
Army Lapel Button
Good Conduct Medal-2
Rifle M16 Expert
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Did you know?
What happened to the soldier that was in the Tomb from the Vietnam War?
The remains of the Vietnam Unknown Soldier were exhumed May 14, 1998. Based on mitochondrial DNA testing, DoD scientists identified the remains as those of Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, who was shot down near An Loc, Vietnam, in 1972. It has been decided that the crypt that contained the remains of the Vietnam Unknown will remain vacant. (Further Background) (News Article from the Department of Defense)
