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Eddie C Deyampert
Tomb Position
Sergeant of the GuardTomb Relief
hqHighest Military Rank
Command Sergeant MajorTomb Dates
Sep 1976 - Jun 1979Military Dates
Nov 1963 - Dec 1993Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
Selma, AlabamaCurrent City / State
Springfield, VirginiaUnits & Campaigns
3rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Battalion, 2 tours1st 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 BadgeArmy 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?
Is it true a Sentinel must commit for two years to guard the Tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
No, this is a false rumor. The average tour at the Tomb is about a 18 months. However, there is NO set time for service there. Sentinels live either in a barracks on Ft. Myer (the Army post located adjacent to the cemetery) or off base if they like. They do have a living quarters under the steps of the amphitheater where they stay during their 24 hour shifts. If they are of legal age, they may drink except while on duty.
