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Douglas L Fraleigh
Tomb Position
Commander of the ReliefTomb Relief
1stHighest Military Rank
Staff SergeantTomb Dates
Feb 1978 - Nov 1979Society Membership
MemberObituary
"SSG Fraleigh was a good guy. He was one of the first E6s to come down as RC in a long time (the rest were promoted Sentinels) and caught a LOT of guff. But, he wasn't above pulling Night Hours when he was in training and took critique from lower-ranking guys very well. He wasn't on my Relief but knew him well. I respected him. He was a TG Brother who deserved his Badge." - Mark Arnold (1978-79)
"He was my Relief Cdr. They moved SGT Pratt back to Sentinel after SSG Fraleigh got there. He was a good man." - James Savage (1977-78)
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3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Awards & Decorations
Army Good Conduct MedalNational Defense Service Medal
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
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Did you know?
How long does the Sentinel hesitate after the facing movement to begin the return walk? Is the rifle carried on the same shoulder all the time?
The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the the Guard Change ceremony begins.
