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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?
Has anyone ever tried to get past the Tomb guards, or attempted to deface the Tomb?
Yes, that is the reason why we now guard the Tomb. Back in the early 1920's, we didn't have guards and the Tomb looked much different. It was flat at ground level without the 70 ton marble 'cap'. People often came to the cemetery in those days and a few actually used the Tomb as a picnic area, likely because of the view. Soon after in 1925, they posted a civilian guard. In 1926, a US Army soldier was posted during cemetery hours. On July 1, 1937 guard duty was expanded to the 24 hour watch. Since then, the ceremony has evolved throughout the years to what you see today. Today, most of the challenges faced by the Sentinels are tourists who are speaking too loudly or attempting to get a better picture (by entering the post).