Ronald Edwin Hufford
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SentinelTomb Relief
Tomb Dates
Jul 1958 - Jan 1959Society Membership
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Ronald Edwin Hufford, age 82, of Casstown, OH, passed away at his residence on Nov. 21, 2018. Ronald was born in Troy, OH, on Feb. 23, 1936, to the late Paul and Marybelle (Rogers) Hufford.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 59 years, Norma (Collins) Hufford; three children: Diane (Jerry) Walker of Fairfield, CA, Steven (Jennifer Mays) Hufford of Orlando, FL, and Melanie (Ralph) Vasquez of Dania Beach, FL; eight grandchildren: Cory (Andrea) Hart, Garrett Walker, Olivia Hart, Kylie Walker, Seth Hufford, Mariah Hufford, Ethan Hufford, and Joshua Hufford; and siblings: Roxanne (Kenneth) Warling of Baltimore, OH and James (Neva) Hufford of Casstown, OH.
Ronald was a 1954 graduate of Miami Central High School. Ronald proudly served in the U.S. Army as a guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; his son would later follow in his footsteps. He would later retire from Hobart Brothers Company.
Ronald was a member of Casstown United Methodist Church, VFW Post 5436 of Troy, Troy AmVets Post 88, and Troy Fish and Game. Ronald was an avid sports fan, enjoyed golfing and bowling, and collected glass pieces with his wife.
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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.
