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James Tate
Tomb Position
Assistant Sergeant of the Guard, Commander of the ReliefTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
SFCTomb Dates
Mar 1983 - Mar 1985Military Dates
Jun 1979 - Jul 2000Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Mt. Juliet, TNCurrent City / State
Columbus, GAAwards & Decorations
Air Borne, Air Assault, Pathfinder, Drill Sergeant,
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Did you know?
Do you guard all night long, even when the cemetery is closed?
The Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In fact, there has been a Sentinel on duty in front of the Tomb every minute of every day since 1937.
