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Miguel A. Matos-Mangual
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
1stHighest Military Rank
SFCTomb Dates
Jun 1979 - Mar 1982Military Dates
Jan 1978 - Oct 1999Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
MayaguezCurrent City / State
Killeen, TXContact Information
Awards & Decorations
Meritorious Service Medal (2 Awards)Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (4 Awards)
Army Achievement Medal (2 Awards)
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Army Good Conduct Medal (7 Awards)
National Defense Service Medal
Noncommissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 3
Overseas Service Ribbon (4 Awards)
Sharpshooter Marksmanship badge w/Rifle Bar
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
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Did you know?
What happened to the soldier that was in the Tomb from the Vietnam War?
The remains of the Vietnam Unknown Soldier were exhumed May 14, 1998. Based on mitochondrial DNA testing, DoD scientists identified the remains as those of Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, who was shot down near An Loc, Vietnam, in 1972. It has been decided that the crypt that contained the remains of the Vietnam Unknown will remain vacant. (Further Background) (News Article from the Department of Defense)
