John F. Clark

Tomb Position

Sentinel

Tomb Relief

Highest Military Rank

Specialist

Tomb Dates

Jul 1962 - Jan 1964

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Obituary

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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Units & Campaigns

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Awards & Decorations

Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge

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What is the process to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

Wreath laying ceremonies are conducted thousands of times each year by many organizations. If you are going soon, there is likely no availability for conducting this ceremony as the slots fill up at least six months in advance. Please visit arlingtoncemetery.mil for more detailed information and to request that honor if you are part of an organization planning a visit.

Wreaths are provided or arranged to be delivered by the public. All questions you may have about that ceremony can be answered on the ANC website or through the cemetery staff.

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