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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What is the process to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
Wreath laying ceremonies are conducted thousands of times each year by many organizations. If you are going soon, there is likely no availability for conducting this ceremony as the slots fill up at least six months in advance. Please visit arlingtoncemetery.mil for more detailed information and to request that honor if you are part of an organization planning a visit.
Wreaths are provided or arranged to be delivered by the public. All questions you may have about that ceremony can be answered on the ANC website or through the cemetery staff.
