
James M Cardamon
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
e-5Tomb Dates
Sep 1957 - May 1958Military Dates
Jun 1956 - Jun 1962Society Membership
Founding FatherHome City / State
Mt. Lebanon, PACurrent City / State
Hermitage, PATomb Reflections
Being on Post when Queen Elizabeth laid a wreath in the Fall of 1957Being the seventh man in the Army to receive the TGIB on 7 Feb 1958. The first day they were awarded.
One day a Nun stopped at the North end of the mat while I was facing DC, at that time they could get that close to us, and I heard her say \" God Bless you son for what you\'re doing. It made a young man realize the impact our duty had on people.
Units & Campaigns
Fort Knox, Kentucky, 8 weeks Basic TrainingFort Dix, NJ November Co., 4th Training Reg. Advanced Infantry Training
3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Ft Myer, VA
U. S. Army Drill Team/Color Team
Awards & Decorations
TGIBSupport the Society
The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.
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Did you know?
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.