Norman T. Daniels
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
Tomb Dates
Jan 1944 - Dec 1946Society Membership
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ORMAN T. DANIELS Norman T. Daniels, 86, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 in Sebring. He was born June 14, 1924, to George and Alice (Dawson) Daniels in Peckville, PA, and had been a resident of Sebring since 1988, coming from Myerstown, PA. He was the owner and operator of a retail furniture business and was of the Methodist faith. A veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, he was a member of the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and was the oldest surviving member of the Tomb Guard. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Virginia Daniels of Sebring; daughter, Saundra (Michael) OReilly, Dana Pointe, CA and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mildred Weidman, Dorothy Swarts and Margaret Booth, all of Dalton, PA and Alice Morgan of Apalachin, NY and his brother, George Daniels of Dalton, PA.
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Is it true after two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb, that there are only 600 presently worn, and that the Guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin?
The Tomb Guard Identification Badge (TGIB) is awarded after the Sentinel passes a series of tests. The TGIB is permanently awarded after a Sentinel has served nine months as a Sentinel at the Tomb. Over 600 have been awarded since its creation in the late 1950's (on average 10 per year). And while the TGIB can be revoked, the offense must be such that it discredits the Tomb of the Unknowns. Revocation is at the 3rd Infantry Regimental Commander’s discretion and can occur while active duty or even when the Sentinel is a civilian. The TGIB is a full size award, worn on the right pocket of the uniform jacket, not a lapel pin.
