Harold Wayne Krambeck
Tomb Position
Commander of the ReliefTomb Relief
1stHighest Military Rank
CPLTomb Dates
May 1949 - Mar 1952Military Dates
Aug 1948 - Jun 1952Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
East Moline, ILCurrent City / State
Hudson, ILObituary
Born in Moline, Illinois, September 25, 1929 son of Dorothy and Harry Krambeck.
He enlisted in the U.S. Armyon August 1948. Harold was a corporal in Company A Third Infantry. He was 19 years old.
He received the badge of honor for his duty as honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Arlington, VA cemetery from 1949 – March 1952.
After his discharge, he was employed by the Universal Match factory in Hudson, NY until retirement.
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Is it true after two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb, that there are only 600 presently worn, and that the Guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin?
The Tomb Guard Identification Badge (TGIB) is awarded after the Sentinel passes a series of tests. The TGIB is permanently awarded after a Sentinel has served nine months as a Sentinel at the Tomb. Over 600 have been awarded since its creation in the late 1950's (on average 10 per year). And while the TGIB can be revoked, the offense must be such that it discredits the Tomb of the Unknowns. Revocation is at the 3rd Infantry Regimental Commander’s discretion and can occur while active duty or even when the Sentinel is a civilian. The TGIB is a full size award, worn on the right pocket of the uniform jacket, not a lapel pin.
