Lonny A. LeGrand Jr.

Tomb Position

Assistant Relief Commander, Sentinel

Tomb Relief

1st

Highest Military Rank

SGT (P)

Tomb Dates

Apr 1981 - Sep 1983

Military Dates

Sep 1978 - Nov 1985

Society Membership

Founding Father

Home City / State

Poplar Bluff, MO

Current City / State

Poquoson, MO

Contact Information

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Units & Campaigns

1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One), Fort Riley, Kansas
1st Battalion, 3rd United States Infantry, The Old Guard, Fort Myer, Virginia
4th Battalion, 68th Aviation, Fort Polk, Louisiana

Awards & Decorations

Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award)
Army Achievement Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Expert Marksmanship Badge - M-14 Rifle, M-60 Machine Gun

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Did you know?

Do you guard in a blizzard or a bad thunderstorm?

YES, but the accomplishment of the mission and welfare of the Soldier are never put at risk. The Tomb Guards have contingencies that are ready to be executed if the weather conditions ever place the Soldiers at risk of injury or death (i.e. lightning, high winds, etc). This ensures that Sentinels can continue the mission while ensuring safety. It is the responsibility of the Chain of Command from the Sergeant of the Guard to the Regimental Commander to ensure mission accomplishment and soldier welfare at all times.

It was erroneously reported that during Hurricane Isabel, the Sentinels were ordered to abandon their posts for shelter and that they refused. No such order was ever given. All proper precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the Sentinels while accomplishing their mission. Risk assessments are constantly conducted by the Chain of Command during changing conditions to ensure that soldier welfare is maintained during mission accomplishment.

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