
Francis X. Norton
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
Highest Military Rank
SP3Tomb Dates
Jan 1957 - Mar 1957Society Membership
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Norton, Francis X. "Sonny" Of Charlestown, Jan. 26th. Beloved husband of Cheryl M. Aucoin-Norton. Devoted father of Mark Norton and his wife Julie of Melrose, Gregg Norton of Wilmington and the late Keith Norton. Brother of Mary Carroll and her husband Jack of Danvers and the late Claire Healy. Grandfather of Francis X. II, Patrick, Taylor and Anna Norton. Visiting hours in the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill Street, CHARLESTOWN Friday Feb. 4 from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church,55Warren St., Charles-town, Saturday Feb. 5 at 11 o'clock. Interment Monday, Feb. 7 at 11AM in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Relatives and friends invited. Late Veteran, US Army. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Frank's name may be made to Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon St., Newton, Ma. 02468. Parking area opposite Funeral Home. Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2011.
Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA, Section 41, SITE 416
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Is it true a Sentinel must commit for two years to guard the Tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
No, this is a false rumor. The average tour at the Tomb is about a 18 months. However, there is NO set time for service there. Sentinels live either in a barracks on Ft. Myer (the Army post located adjacent to the cemetery) or off base if they like. They do have a living quarters under the steps of the amphitheater where they stay during their 24 hour shifts. If they are of legal age, they may drink except while on duty.