
0447
John S Fader Jr
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
3rdTomb Dates
Jan 1997 - Sep 1998Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Reading, MACurrent City / State
MDTomb Reflections
When I realized it wasn't about the badge.Units & Campaigns
D co 1/3rd IN Regiment Dec 95-Dec 96E co Honor Guard (TUS) 1/3rd IN Regiment Jan 97-Feb 98
H co (TUS) 1/3rd IN Regiment Feb 98-Sep 98
B co 1st BN 75th Ranger Regiment Oct 98-Apr 04
ROC RSTB 75th Ranger Regiment May 04-May 06
A co 1st BN 75th Ranger Regiment Jun 06-Aug 08
HHC 1st BN 75th Ranger Regiment Sep 08-Mar 09
A co Commander in Chiefs Guard 4/3rd IN Regiment Apr 09-Apr 10
E co Honor Guard 4/3rd IN Regiment May 10-May 11
Asymmetric Warfare Group Jun 11-???
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star Medal w/ 2 OLC and V deviceMeritorious Service Medal w/ 3 OLC
Army Commendation Medal w/ 3 OLC
Army Achievement Medal w/ 3 OLC
Good Conduct Medal w/ 5 knots
Iraqi Campaign Medal w/ 2 stars
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
GWOT Expeditionary Medal
GWOT Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal w/ star
NCO Professional Development Ribbon w/ numeral 3
Army Service Medal
Valorous Unit Award
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Combat Infantryman\'s Badge
Expert Infantryman\'s Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Pathfinder Badge
Ranger Tab
Tomb Guard Identification Badge #447
German Master Parachutist Badge
Czech Parachutist Badge
Support 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.
Learn More
Did you know?
Are the shoes specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet?
The shoes are standard issue military dress shoes. They are built up so the sole and heel are equal in height. This allows the Sentinel to stand with a straight back and perpendicular to the ground. A side effect of this is that the Sentinel can "roll" on the outside of the build up walking down the mat. Done correctly, the hat and bayonet will appear to not "bob" up and down with each step. It gives a more formal, fluid and smooth look to the walk, rather than a "marching" appearance.
The soles have a steel tip on the toe and a "horseshoe" steel plate on the heel. This prevents wear on the sole and allows the Sentinel to move smoothly during his movements when he turns to face the Tomb and then back down the mat.
Then there is the "clicker". It is a shank of steel attached to the inside of the face of the heel build-up on each shoe. It allows the Sentinel to heel click during certain movements. A guard change is considered great when all the heel clicks fall together and sound as one click. The guard change is occasionally done in the "silent" mode (as a sign of devotion to the Unknowns) with no voice commands - every thing is done in relation to the heel clicks and on specific counts.