Harry F. Harrower
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
Highest Military Rank
Private (E2)Tomb Dates
Jan 2050 - Jan 2051Society Membership
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1928 – 2016 Harry F. Harrower, age 87, passed away January 23, 2016. He was born in Shipman, Virginia. He was the son of Harry N. and Annie Lee (Kidd) Harrower. He served in the U.S. Army in the Old Guard as a guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and later deployed to Korea where he earned several awards including the Combat Infantryman Badge. After his discharge, he became an operating engineer with the I.U.O.E.,Local 542. He retired in 1990 and enjoyed life with his wife and best friend, the late Kate Harrower with whom he shared 58 years. Fred lived in Sharon Hill for 59 years before moving to Media. Fred is survived by three daughters, Deborah (Arthur) Belfi, Donna (Kevin) Jennings, and Diane Harrower. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Matthew, Stephen, Laura (McDermott), and Caitlyn Belfi and by Christopher, Arthur, Michael, Loretta, and John Tustin and twelve great-grandchildren. Also survived by one sister, Josephine Young. The family would like to thank the exemplary staff at Sunrise at Granite Run for the outstanding care he received during the past four years. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to The Veteran’s Trust Fund, https://donate.dmva.pa.gov. Published in The Daily Times on Jan. 26, 2016Outside Tributes
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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.
