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Bobbi G Townsend
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
1SGTomb Dates
Oct 1975 - Feb 1977Military Dates
Sep 1974 - Mar 1995Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
San Diego, CACurrent City / State
Silver Creek, CATomb Reflections
Wreath bearer at the Christmas Sentinel Wreath Laying CeramonyUnits & Campaigns
A Co, 15 MI BN (AE) Desert Shield/Desert StormA Co, 1st MI BN (AE)
HHS, 1st MI BN (AE)
B CO US Army Intelligence Center and School
73d Combat Intelligence Company (Aerial Surveilance)
US Army Electronic Proving Grounds
E Co, 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard) USADT/TUS
D Co, 3d US Infantry (TOG)
Awards & Decorations
MSM (2d Award), Air Medal, ARCOM (2d Award) AAM (2d Award), GCMDL (6th Award), NDSM, SWA Campain (2), NCOPD (4), ASR, OSR (2), Liberation of Kawait (SA)Support the Society
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?
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)