Eddie C Deyampert

Tomb Position

Sergeant of the Guard

Tomb Relief

Highest Military Rank

Command Sergeant Major

Tomb Dates

Sep 1976 - Jun 1979

Military Dates

Nov 1963 - Dec 1993

Society Membership

Member

Home City / State

Selma, Alabama

Current City / State

Springfield, Virginia

Units & Campaigns

3rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Battalion, 2 tours
1st Battalion 21st Infantry
1st Battalion 17th Infantry Regiment, Korea
1st Battalion 87th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division
2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, Fort Devens, MA
5th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, Fort Hood, TX
54th MP Company, Fort Ord, CA

Awards & Decorations

Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Army Service Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Meritorious Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Combat Infantry Badge
Expert Marksman Badge
Bronze Star with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Legion of Merit
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign
AFEM Korea

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Did you know?

Are the shoes specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet?

The shoes are standard issue military dress shoes. They are built up so the sole and heel are equal in height. This allows the Sentinel to stand with a straight back and perpendicular to the ground. A side effect of this is that the Sentinel can "roll" on the outside of the build up walking down the mat. Done correctly, the hat and bayonet will appear to not "bob" up and down with each step. It gives a more formal, fluid and smooth look to the walk, rather than a "marching" appearance.

The soles have a steel tip on the toe and a "horseshoe" steel plate on the heel. This prevents wear on the sole and allows the Sentinel to move smoothly during his movements when he turns to face the Tomb and then back down the mat.

Then there is the "clicker". It is a shank of steel attached to the inside of the face of the heel build-up on each shoe. It allows the Sentinel to heel click during certain movements. A guard change is considered great when all the heel clicks fall together and sound as one click. The guard change is occasionally done in the "silent" mode (as a sign of devotion to the Unknowns) with no voice commands - every thing is done in relation to the heel clicks and on specific counts.

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