Mark A Farrar

Tomb Position

Sentinel

Tomb Relief

1st

Highest Military Rank

LTC

Tomb Dates

Oct 1982 - Aug 1983

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Home City / State

Colesville, MD

Current City / State

Campbellsville, KY

Tomb Reflections

One of the most interesting year of my life – a true honor to provide a unique service and be part of a proud tradition. An absolutely first-class way to begin an Army career. I didn't realize at the time how my TUS tour would come up again and again as a positive discriminator on future assignments.

Units & Campaigns

3rd US INF (TOG)
7th US INF, 3ID
303 MI BN, 504th MI BDE
3rd BDE 1st CD (Operation Iris Gold)
MBBL, Ft Knox
1st CD
102nd MI BN, 2ID
4th Cav BDE, 85th DIV

Awards & Decorations

Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal (6th Award), Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (1 Bronze Star), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), Kuwait Liberation Medal (KU), M-21 Sniper Weapon System Expert Qualification Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge.

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