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Edward Brown
Tomb Position
Commander of the Relief, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
E-5Tomb Dates
Nov 1969 - Jan 1971Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
Wallingford, CTCurrent City / State
Bluffton, SCUnits & Campaigns
Co.E (Honor Guard Co.) 1st.Bn.3rd.Inf. Ft. Myer,VA.Awards & Decorations
Tomb Guard Ident. BadgeExpert Infantryman Badge
Army Commendation Medal
National Defence Medal
Good Conduct Medal
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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.
