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Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
ColonelTomb Dates
Feb 1983 - Jun 1984Military Dates
Apr 1980 - Jan 2022Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
Purcellville, VACurrent City / State
Purcellville, VATomb Reflections
Soon.....NO SOCIAL MDEIA
Units & Campaigns
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Combat
Operation Iraqi Freedom (2004) -13TH COSCOM
Operation Iraqi Freedom (2007-08) - USARC/MNC-I G4/C4
Operation Enduring Freedom (2009) - Joint Sustainment Command - A
Operation Enduring Freedom (2010-11) - USFOR-A
Operation Enduring Freedom (2013-14)- 1ST TSC
Operation Inherent Resolve (2017) - 1ST TSC /316th ESC
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star Medal (w3 OLC)Meritorious Service Medal (w3 OLC)
Joint Commendation Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal (w/2 OLC)
Army Achievement Medal (w/3 OLC)
National Defense Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Royal Thai Air Force Parachutist Halo Badge
German Parachutist Badge
South African Parachutist Badge
Drill Sergeant Badge
Army Recruiter Badge (Gold w/Safire)
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ID Badge
Support the Society
The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.
Learn More
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.
