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Michael A Butrum Mr
Tomb Position
Commander of the Relief, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
E-5Tomb Dates
Sep 1965 - Jan 1967Military Dates
Feb 1965 - Mar 1967Society Membership
Founding FatherHome City / State
Detroit, MICurrent City / State
Asheville, NCTomb Reflections
Relief Commander 2nd. Relief 30 May 1966, President Johnson Wreath laying ceremony.Met the first Medal of Honor recipient from Viet Nam, Capt. (later Col.) Roger Donlon in the Guard Quarters.
Worked under 3 Sgt. of the Guards in 17 months, SFC A. Eldredge, SFC J.Meekins and SFC T. Bone. Sgt. Eldredge was most memorable.
Made some of the best friends in my life at the Tomb including M. Denham, H. Brennan, C Shacochis, M. O'Dell and most memorable, Marvin Franklin.
Units & Campaigns
3rd. Infantry \"The Old Guard\"Awards & Decorations
Good ConductNational Defense
Tomb Guard Badge
Legion of Honor award in Basic Training, Ft. Knox
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Did you know?
What is the process to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
Wreath laying ceremonies are conducted thousands of times each year by many organizations. If you are going soon, there is likely no availability for conducting this ceremony as the slots fill up at least six months in advance. Please visit arlingtoncemetery.mil for more detailed information and to request that honor if you are part of an organization planning a visit.
Wreaths are provided or arranged to be delivered by the public. All questions you may have about that ceremony can be answered on the ANC website or through the cemetery staff.
