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David Allen Jones
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
Highest Military Rank
SergeantTomb Dates
Mar 1979 - Jul 1981Society Membership
MemberObituary
David Allen Jones, a resident of Dothan, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at his residence. He was 54. Mr. Jones was born June 8, 1959 in Fitzgerald, Georgia to the late Charles Hugh and Annie Virue Fender Jones. He was a 1977 graduate of Fitzgerald High School. Following high school he joined the United States Army and served at Arlington National Cemetery as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Mr. Jones enjoyed life and people and tried to make a difference to those around him.
Memories & Condolences
This is my Dad! A wonderful and Honorable man who viewed his time as a member of the Honor Guard in the highest of regards... As his son and a resident of Maryland, I take time each year to pay my respects to the Tomb as well as the individuals who stood and continue to stand guard like my father before!
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Units & Campaigns
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Awards & Decorations
National Defense Service MedalArmy Service Ribbon
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
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Did you know?
Is it true after two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb, that there are only 600 presently worn, and that the Guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin?
The Tomb Guard Identification Badge (TGIB) is awarded after the Sentinel passes a series of tests. The TGIB is permanently awarded after a Sentinel has served nine months as a Sentinel at the Tomb. Over 600 have been awarded since its creation in the late 1950's (on average 10 per year). And while the TGIB can be revoked, the offense must be such that it discredits the Tomb of the Unknowns. Revocation is at the 3rd Infantry Regimental Commander’s discretion and can occur while active duty or even when the Sentinel is a civilian. The TGIB is a full size award, worn on the right pocket of the uniform jacket, not a lapel pin.
