Morris W. Moore

Tomb Relief

Tomb Dates

Mar 1963 - Jan 1966

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Memories & Condolences

Irvin Emerson Mar 05, 2017

A big man with a bigger heart.

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Units & Campaigns

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Awards & Decorations

Bronze Star w/ "V" Device
Army Commendation Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army Of Occupation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal w/ Palm
Vietnam Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge

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Did you know?

Has anyone ever tried to get past the Tomb guards, or attempted to deface the Tomb?

Yes, that is the reason why we now guard the Tomb. Back in the early 1920's, we didn't have guards and the Tomb looked much different. It was flat at ground level without the 70 ton marble 'cap'. People often came to the cemetery in those days and a few actually used the Tomb as a picnic area, likely because of the view. Soon after in 1925, they posted a civilian guard. In 1926, a US Army soldier was posted during cemetery hours. On July 1, 1937 guard duty was expanded to the 24 hour watch. Since then, the ceremony has evolved throughout the years to what you see today. Today, most of the challenges faced by the Sentinels are tourists who are speaking too loudly or attempting to get a better picture (by entering the post).

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