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Jonathan Brisiel
Tomb Position
Assistant Sergeant of the Guard, Commander of the ReliefTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
Staff SergeantTomb Dates
Jan 2007 - Jan 2011Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Spring TexasCurrent City / State
Georgetown, TXUnits & Campaigns
Bravo Co 1/9 Cavalry Ft Hood TxOperation Iraqi Freedom
1HBCT S3 Camp Hovey Korea
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
1st Battalion 227th Aviation Regiment
Awards & Decorations
Meritorious Service MedalArmy Commendation Medal (w/3 OLC)
Army Achievement Medal (w/4 OLC)
Army Good Conduct Medal (w/2 Bars)
National Defense Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal (w/2 BS)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon (w/"1")
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (w/1 OLC)
Army Valorous Unit Citation
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Air Assault Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Career Counselor Badge
Basic Marksmanship Badge
Army Certificate of Achievement (2nd Award)
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Learn More
Did you know?
Has anyone ever tried to get past the Tomb guards, or attempted to deface the Tomb?
Yes, that is the reason why we now guard the Tomb. Back in the early 1920's, we didn't have guards and the Tomb looked much different. It was flat at ground level without the 70 ton marble 'cap'. People often came to the cemetery in those days and a few actually used the Tomb as a picnic area, likely because of the view. Soon after in 1925, they posted a civilian guard. In 1926, a US Army soldier was posted during cemetery hours. On July 1, 1937 guard duty was expanded to the 24 hour watch. Since then, the ceremony has evolved throughout the years to what you see today. Today, most of the challenges faced by the Sentinels are tourists who are speaking too loudly or attempting to get a better picture (by entering the post).
