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Chelsea Porterfield
Tomb Position
Sergeant of the GuardTomb Relief
hqTomb Dates
Feb 2020 - Sep 2021Society Membership
Lifetime MemberContact Information
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Units & Campaigns
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Awards & Decorations
Bronze StarMeritorious Service Medal (w/1 bronze OLC)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (w/3 bronze OLC)
Joint Service Achievement Medal (w/1 bronze OLC)
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal (w/4 BSS)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon (w/3 numeral)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (w/4 numeral)
NATO Medal
Combat Action Badge
German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency (Bronze)
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
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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).