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William D Martin II
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief CommanderTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
CW4Tomb Dates
Jun 1999 - Apr 2002Military Dates
Mar 1996 - Jul 2019Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
KYCurrent City / State
KYUnits & Campaigns
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
515th Military Police Detachment
280th Military Police Detachment
87th Military Police Detachment (Airborne)
Commander, 83rd Military Police Detachment
Commander, 280th Military Police Detachment
Career Manager, United States Army Human Resources Command
Awards & Decorations
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification BadgeParachutist Bagde
Expert Infantryman Badge
Military Police Regimental Association "Order of the Marechaussee"
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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?
Do you guard all night long, even when the cemetery is closed?
The Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In fact, there has been a Sentinel on duty in front of the Tomb every minute of every day since 1937.