Phillip B. Wells

Tomb Position

Sentinel

Tomb Relief

1st

Highest Military Rank

Chief Warrant Officer 2

Tomb Dates

Jan 1972 - Apr 1973

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Home City / State

Birmingham, AL

Current City / State

Montgomery, AL

Units & Campaigns

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Awards & Decorations

Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Parachutist Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge

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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.

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