The Tomb Guard

Albert Elmer Leis, Sr.

Tomb Position

Sentinel

Tomb Relief

Highest Military Rank

Private First Class

Tomb Dates

Mar 1931 - Jun 1931

Military Dates

May 1930 - May 1933

Society Membership

Member

Outside Tributes

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Memories & Condolences

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Units & Campaigns

Company F, 13th Engineer Company

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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.

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Did you know?

Is the rifle that the Sentinel carries loaded?

Tomb Guards carry fully functional M14 rifles. Given the current climate surrounding the relatively recent tragic events in Canada (attack upon the guard at the Canadian War Memorial), we will no longer be answering questions relating to specifics regarding current security and armament at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We appreciate your understanding.

Rest assured, that the US Army has the post secured as it has been since we started guard duty at the shrine in 1926.