Frank L. Sklenar
Tomb Position
Sergeant of the GuardTomb Relief
hqHighest Military Rank
CorporalTomb Dates
Jan 1947 - Dec 1949Society Membership
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CPL Sklenar went to work for various New York City government agencies, and after 18 years as a painter he switched careers and worked as a stage carpenter at the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC, building sets and performing cue dress in costume on stage. While there he worked on many different types: flying, unit, wagon cues and clearing scenery fly outs. Frank retired in 1992, after 20 years as an acting stage (right) manager.
After retiring, he began to enjoy sailing, reading and competition shooting.
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Units & Campaigns
Transportation Company, Fort BelvoirCeremonial Company, Military District of Washington
Awards & Decorations
World War II Victory Medal
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How many times will a Sentinel be on duty during the shift?
Each Relief has a 24 hour rotational work day. Ideally, four qualified Sentinels, one Relief Commander (RC), one Assistant Relief Commander (ARC), and several Sentinels in training comprise the Relief. The daily walk schedule is made by the RC or ARC and is dependent on the number of Sentinels who are proficient enough to guard the Tomb in front of the public. Generally, the Sentinel will do several walks back to back and then be done for the day. However, in extreme cases, Sentinels have been known to go back-to-back (every other walk) for the entire shift.
