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Roy L. May Jr.
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, Commander of the Relief, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
SSGTomb Dates
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Spring, TXCurrent City / State
College Station, TXContact Information
Units & Campaigns
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Souther California Recruiting Battalion
1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division
12th Battalion, United States Army Reserve
D Company (Veterans Outfit), Texas Corps of Cadets
12th Battalion, ARCD
Awards & Decorations
Army Commendation Medal (6th award)Army Achievement Medal (8th award)
Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd award)
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Bronze Star
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2nd award)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Superior Unit Award (2nd award)
Expert Infantryman Badge
US Army Recruiter Badge-Gold w/3 sapphires
Pathfinder Badge
Parachutist Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Career Counselor Badge
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The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.
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Did you know?
Do you guard in a blizzard or a bad thunderstorm?
YES, but the accomplishment of the mission and welfare of the Soldier are never put at risk. The Tomb Guards have contingencies that are ready to be executed if the weather conditions ever place the Soldiers at risk of injury or death (i.e. lightning, high winds, etc). This ensures that Sentinels can continue the mission while ensuring safety. It is the responsibility of the Chain of Command from the Sergeant of the Guard to the Regimental Commander to ensure mission accomplishment and soldier welfare at all times.
It was erroneously reported that during Hurricane Isabel, the Sentinels were ordered to abandon their posts for shelter and that they refused. No such order was ever given. All proper precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the Sentinels while accomplishing their mission. Risk assessments are constantly conducted by the Chain of Command during changing conditions to ensure that soldier welfare is maintained during mission accomplishment.
