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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?
How many times will a Sentinel be on duty during the shift?
Each Relief has a 24 hour rotational work day. Ideally, four qualified Sentinels, one Relief Commander (RC), one Assistant Relief Commander (ARC), and several Sentinels in training comprise the Relief. The daily walk schedule is made by the RC or ARC and is dependent on the number of Sentinels who are proficient enough to guard the Tomb in front of the public. Generally, the Sentinel will do several walks back to back and then be done for the day. However, in extreme cases, Sentinels have been known to go back-to-back (every other walk) for the entire shift.
