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Brad Lawing
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
Lieutenant ColonelTomb Dates
Jun 1988 - Oct 1989Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Marion, NCCurrent City / State
Camden, SCTomb Reflections
The best moments were when there was no one there except you and the Unknowns. That is what it is was all about.Units & Campaigns
1st PLT, Co B, 3d IN RegimentTUS, Co E, 3d IN Regiment
Co B, 1/116th IN, 29th IN DIV
4th PLT, Trp E, 2 ACR Co H, 2
HHC, JRTC and HQ Fort Polk
HHC, 3d IN DIV
HHT, 3-7 CAV, 3d IN DIV
Trp B, 3-7 CAV, 3d IN DIV
Trp O, 3/16 CAV, USAAC
Trp N, 3/16 CAV, USAAC
HHC, 1 CAV DIV
JAMSD, ARCIC, TRADOC HQ
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star MedalMeritorious Service Medal (w/3 OLC)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (w/2 OLC)
Army Achievement Medal (w/6 OLC)
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal (w/1 BSS)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal (w/3 BSS)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon
United Nations Medal
NATO Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Army Meritorious Unit Award
Expert Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
German Parachutist 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.
Learn More
Did you know?
Has anyone ever tried to get past the Tomb guards, or attempted to deface the Tomb?
Yes, that is the reason why we now guard the Tomb. Back in the early 1920's, we didn't have guards and the Tomb looked much different. It was flat at ground level without the 70 ton marble 'cap'. People often came to the cemetery in those days and a few actually used the Tomb as a picnic area, likely because of the view. Soon after in 1925, they posted a civilian guard. In 1926, a US Army soldier was posted during cemetery hours. On July 1, 1937 guard duty was expanded to the 24 hour watch. Since then, the ceremony has evolved throughout the years to what you see today. Today, most of the challenges faced by the Sentinels are tourists who are speaking too loudly or attempting to get a better picture (by entering the post).
