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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Do you guard in a blizzard or a bad thunderstorm?
YES, but the accomplishment of the mission and welfare of the Soldier are never put at risk. The Tomb Guards have contingencies that are ready to be executed if the weather conditions ever place the Soldiers at risk of injury or death (i.e. lightning, high winds, etc). This ensures that Sentinels can continue the mission while ensuring safety. It is the responsibility of the Chain of Command from the Sergeant of the Guard to the Regimental Commander to ensure mission accomplishment and soldier welfare at all times.
It was erroneously reported that during Hurricane Isabel, the Sentinels were ordered to abandon their posts for shelter and that they refused. No such order was ever given. All proper precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the Sentinels while accomplishing their mission. Risk assessments are constantly conducted by the Chain of Command during changing conditions to ensure that soldier welfare is maintained during mission accomplishment.
