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John S Fader Jr
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
3rdTomb Dates
Jan 1997 - Sep 1998Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Reading, MACurrent City / State
MDTomb Reflections
When I realized it wasn't about the badge.Units & Campaigns
D co 1/3rd IN Regiment Dec 95-Dec 96E co Honor Guard (TUS) 1/3rd IN Regiment Jan 97-Feb 98
H co (TUS) 1/3rd IN Regiment Feb 98-Sep 98
B co 1st BN 75th Ranger Regiment Oct 98-Apr 04
ROC RSTB 75th Ranger Regiment May 04-May 06
A co 1st BN 75th Ranger Regiment Jun 06-Aug 08
HHC 1st BN 75th Ranger Regiment Sep 08-Mar 09
A co Commander in Chiefs Guard 4/3rd IN Regiment Apr 09-Apr 10
E co Honor Guard 4/3rd IN Regiment May 10-May 11
Asymmetric Warfare Group Jun 11-???
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star Medal w/ 2 OLC and V deviceMeritorious Service Medal w/ 3 OLC
Army Commendation Medal w/ 3 OLC
Army Achievement Medal w/ 3 OLC
Good Conduct Medal w/ 5 knots
Iraqi Campaign Medal w/ 2 stars
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
GWOT Expeditionary Medal
GWOT Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal w/ star
NCO Professional Development Ribbon w/ numeral 3
Army Service Medal
Valorous Unit Award
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Combat Infantryman\'s Badge
Expert Infantryman\'s Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Pathfinder Badge
Ranger Tab
Tomb Guard Identification Badge #447
German Master Parachutist Badge
Czech Parachutist Badge
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What is the process to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
Wreath laying ceremonies are conducted thousands of times each year by many organizations. If you are going soon, there is likely no availability for conducting this ceremony as the slots fill up at least six months in advance. Please visit arlingtoncemetery.mil for more detailed information and to request that honor if you are part of an organization planning a visit.
Wreaths are provided or arranged to be delivered by the public. All questions you may have about that ceremony can be answered on the ANC website or through the cemetery staff.