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?
What is it like to guard in bad weather?
The Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are completely dedicated to their duty of guarding the Tomb. In fact, line eight of our Sentinel's Creed refers to the "discomfort of the elements". Because of their dedication, the weather does not bother them. In fact, it is considered an honor to walk the mat during inclement weather. It gets cold, it gets hot and the mission continues as it has unbroken since 1937.
