John F. Curtis Jr.
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SentinelTomb Relief
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Sep 1958 - Aug 1959Society Membership
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John was retroactively awarded his Tomb Guard Identification Badge on Feb. 11, 2015 by Old Guard Regimental Commander Col. Johnny Davis in a unique ceremony attended by close friends and family. He passed away just three days after the Badge ceremony age 77. After his time in the Army, John became a successful architect. He is survived by his wife, Dolores and sister, Carol Curtis.Memories & Condolences
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3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Awards & Decorations
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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)
