Francis X. Norton
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
Highest Military Rank
SP3Tomb Dates
Jan 1957 - Mar 1957Society Membership
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Norton, Francis X. "Sonny" Of Charlestown, Jan. 26th. Beloved husband of Cheryl M. Aucoin-Norton. Devoted father of Mark Norton and his wife Julie of Melrose, Gregg Norton of Wilmington and the late Keith Norton. Brother of Mary Carroll and her husband Jack of Danvers and the late Claire Healy. Grandfather of Francis X. II, Patrick, Taylor and Anna Norton. Visiting hours in the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill Street, CHARLESTOWN Friday Feb. 4 from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church,55Warren St., Charles-town, Saturday Feb. 5 at 11 o'clock. Interment Monday, Feb. 7 at 11AM in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Relatives and friends invited. Late Veteran, US Army. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Frank's name may be made to Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon St., Newton, Ma. 02468. Parking area opposite Funeral Home. Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2011.
Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA, Section 41, SITE 416
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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.
