David G. Willis

Tomb Position

Commander of the Relief, Sentinel

Tomb Relief

Highest Military Rank

Sergeant

Tomb Dates

Jul 1961 - Apr 1964

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3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

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How often are the Guards changed?

The Guard is changed every thirty minutes during the summer (April 1 to Sep 30) and every hour during the winter (Oct 1 to Mar 31). During the hours the cemetery is closed, the guard is changed every 2 hours. The Tomb is guarded, and has been guarded, every minute of every day since 1937.

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