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Lonny A. LeGrand Jr.
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
1stHighest Military Rank
SGT (P)Tomb Dates
Apr 1981 - Sep 1983Military Dates
Sep 1978 - Nov 1985Society Membership
Founding FatherHome City / State
Poplar Bluff, MOCurrent City / State
Poquoson, MOContact Information
Units & Campaigns
1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One), Fort Riley, Kansas1st Battalion, 3rd United States Infantry, The Old Guard, Fort Myer, Virginia
4th Battalion, 68th Aviation, Fort Polk, Louisiana
Awards & Decorations
Tomb Guard Identification BadgeExpert 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
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.
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Did you know?
How many times will a Sentinel be on duty during the shift?
Each Relief has a 24 hour rotational work day. Ideally, four qualified Sentinels, one Relief Commander (RC), one Assistant Relief Commander (ARC), and several Sentinels in training comprise the Relief. The daily walk schedule is made by the RC or ARC and is dependent on the number of Sentinels who are proficient enough to guard the Tomb in front of the public. Generally, the Sentinel will do several walks back to back and then be done for the day. However, in extreme cases, Sentinels have been known to go back-to-back (every other walk) for the entire shift.
