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Frank Lauer
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
SGMTomb Dates
Jan 1991 - Aug 1993Military Dates
Feb 1989 - Jul 2014Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Ft. Worth, TXCurrent City / State
Vicenza, Italy, TXUnits & Campaigns
149th Aviation Regt TXARNG, Dallas Army AirfieldA Co, 3rd IN Regt (TOG) Ft. Myer, VA
E Co, 3rd IN Regt (TOG) Ft. Myer, VA
HHC, 3rd IN Regt (TOG) Ft. Myer, Va
B Co, 3 Bn, 325th ABCT Vicenza, Italy
B Co, 1st Bn, 508th ABCT Vicenza, Italy
JRTC, TF1 Ft. Polk, LA
B Co, 1st Bn, 508th ABN, 173rd ABN BDE (OIF-1) Vicenza, Italy
HHC, 1st Bn, 508th ABN, 173rd ABN BDE (OEF-6) Vicenza, Italy
HHC, 1st Bn, 503rd ABN, 173rd ABN BDE Vicenza, Italy
F Co, 1st Bn, 61st IN, 165th IN BDE Ft. Jackson, SC
G-3 Southern European Task Force Vicenza, Italy
G-3 United States Army Africa Vicenza, Italy
Awards & Decorations
TUSIDBAD #369Ranger Tab
Combat Infantrymans Badge
Expert Infantrymans Badge
Master Parachutists Wings with Bronze Service Star
Pathfinder
Aircraft Crewmans badge
Air Assault wings
Order of St. Maurice
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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.
