
Jonathan Murphy
Tomb Position
Platoon LeaderTomb Relief
hqHighest Military Rank
Lieutenant ColonelTomb Dates
May 2006 - Sep 2007Society Membership
Lifetime MemberUnits & Campaigns
1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
3rd Special Forces Group
Special Forces Recruiting
Exchange Officer, United Kingdom
NATO Special Operations J-7 Director
Awards & Decorations
Bronze StarDefense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal w/3 OLC
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal w/2 OLC
Army Achievement Medal w/1 OLC
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/1BS
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal w/1 OLC
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
NATO Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Army Superior Unit Award
Combat Infantryman Badge
Special Forces Tab
Ranger Tab
Master Parachutist Badge
Botswana Parachutist Badge
Canadian Parachutist Badge
German (Gold) Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Army Recruiter Badge
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Did you know?
Do you guard in a blizzard or a bad thunderstorm?
YES, but the accomplishment of the mission and welfare of the Soldier are never put at risk. The Tomb Guards have contingencies that are ready to be executed if the weather conditions ever place the Soldiers at risk of injury or death (i.e. lightning, high winds, etc). This ensures that Sentinels can continue the mission while ensuring safety. It is the responsibility of the Chain of Command from the Sergeant of the Guard to the Regimental Commander to ensure mission accomplishment and soldier welfare at all times.
It was erroneously reported that during Hurricane Isabel, the Sentinels were ordered to abandon their posts for shelter and that they refused. No such order was ever given. All proper precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the Sentinels while accomplishing their mission. Risk assessments are constantly conducted by the Chain of Command during changing conditions to ensure that soldier welfare is maintained during mission accomplishment.