George Burgess Haupt
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
CorporalTomb Dates
Dec 1954 - Sep 1955Military Dates
Sep 1953 - Sep 1955Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Montclair, NJCurrent City / State
Crystal Lake, NJTomb Reflections
As a former Tomb Guard I have had the honor to be asked by VFW posts, schools, DAR and SAR groups, and many others to talk about ANC and the unknowns. It has come to my attention as to how many people out there are ignorant about both. It has been an honor to educate them. Many things have changed over the years since my service there (1954-55), but I guarantee there has not been change in my commitment to honor the Unknowns.Units & Campaigns
Basic and Advanced Infantry training- Ft. Dix3 Inf.-G Company- Ft. McNair
3 Inf.-A Company Ft. Myer- Army Drill Team, Funeral Details, Tomb Guard
Awards & Decorations
Tombguard Identification BadgeGood Conduct Medal
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Did you know?
Has anyone ever tried to get past the Tomb guards, or attempted to deface the Tomb?
Yes, that is the reason why we now guard the Tomb. Back in the early 1920's, we didn't have guards and the Tomb looked much different. It was flat at ground level without the 70 ton marble 'cap'. People often came to the cemetery in those days and a few actually used the Tomb as a picnic area, likely because of the view. Soon after in 1925, they posted a civilian guard. In 1926, a US Army soldier was posted during cemetery hours. On July 1, 1937 guard duty was expanded to the 24 hour watch. Since then, the ceremony has evolved throughout the years to what you see today. Today, most of the challenges faced by the Sentinels are tourists who are speaking too loudly or attempting to get a better picture (by entering the post).
