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John F. Clark
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
Highest Military Rank
SpecialistTomb Dates
Jul 1962 - Jan 1964Society Membership
Lifetime MemberObituary
John Frederick Clark age 75 of Gatlinburg passed away May 7, 2015 at Leconte Medical Center in Sevierville.
John was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and had the distinguished honor of serving his military time as a Sentinel at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia.
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3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Awards & Decorations
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
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What is it like to guard in bad weather?
The Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are completely dedicated to their duty of guarding the Tomb. In fact, line eight of our Sentinel's Creed refers to the "discomfort of the elements". Because of their dedication, the weather does not bother them. In fact, it is considered an honor to walk the mat during inclement weather. It gets cold, it gets hot and the mission continues as it has unbroken since 1937.
