Frank Kozlowsky
Tomb Position
Sergeant of the GuardTomb Relief
hqHighest Military Rank
Command Sergeant MajorTomb Dates
Jan 1939 - Jan 1940Society Membership
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Frank Kozlowsky of Lansdale, formerly of King of Prussia, died Jan. 25, 2008, in the skilled nursing facility at Elm Terrace Gardens in Lansdale. He was 91. Mr. Kozlowsky was the husband of Sylvia (Rhodes) Kozlowsky
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son to the late John and Catharine (Dzura) Kozlowski.
He served 11 years in the United States Army and was command sergeant major of the 16th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron Mechanized in France and Germany during World War II. He was employed before his retirement as a sheet metal worker with the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #19.
Mr. Kozlowsky was a member and an elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Norristown, a member of Norristown Lodge 620 F & AM, the Society of The Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the United States Cavalry Association, and was founder of the 16th Cavalry Group Association, which recently celebrated its 20th reunion, Hare Post #9 American Legion of Lansdale, and V.F.W. Post 7878 of Valley Forge.
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Units & Campaigns
16th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized)3rd Cavalry Regiment
Awards & Decorations
Army Commendation MedalAmerican Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
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Is it true after two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb, that there are only 600 presently worn, and that the Guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin?
The Tomb Guard Identification Badge (TGIB) is awarded after the Sentinel passes a series of tests. The TGIB is permanently awarded after a Sentinel has served nine months as a Sentinel at the Tomb. Over 600 have been awarded since its creation in the late 1950's (on average 10 per year). And while the TGIB can be revoked, the offense must be such that it discredits the Tomb of the Unknowns. Revocation is at the 3rd Infantry Regimental Commander’s discretion and can occur while active duty or even when the Sentinel is a civilian. The TGIB is a full size award, worn on the right pocket of the uniform jacket, not a lapel pin.
