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Robert B Hosler
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
First SergeantTomb Dates
Apr 1983 - Apr 1984Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Van Nuys, CACurrent City / State
Des Moines, IAUnits & Campaigns
3RD US INF E Co (Honor Guard): 1ST Presidential Marching Platoon, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier101ST ABN DIV: B Co 3/327TH INF, HHC 3/327TH INF
34TH INF (Iowa): A CO 1-133RD INF, C TRP 1-113TH CAV, HHT 1-113TH CAV, JFHQ-IA
IRAQ
KOSOVO
EGYPT
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star Medal-1//Purple Heart Medal-1//Meritorious Service Medal-1//Army Commendation Medal-5//Army Achievement Medal-6//Army Good Conduct Medal-3//Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal-2//National Defense Service Medal-2//Armed Forces Reserve Medal-1w/M Device-4//NATO Medal-Former Republic of Yugoslavia-1//Global War on Terrorism Medal-1//Iraq Campaign Medal-w2 Campaign Stars//Kosovo Campaign Medal-w1 Campaign Star//Multi-National Force and Observers Medal-1//Non-commissioned Officers PROF Development Ribbon-3//Army Service Ribbon-1//Overseas Service Ribbon-1//Army Reserve Components Training Ribbon-2//Driver and Mechanic Badge//Expert Infantry Badge//Air Assault Badge//Combat Action Badge//Tomb of the Unknown Soldier IDENT Badge//Meritorious Unit Commendation-1//Iowa Meritorious Medal-2//Iowa Commendation Medal-2//Iowa Humanitarian Service Ribbon-2//Iowa Service Ribbon-3//Iowa Leadership w/Torch Ribbon//Bronze Medallion of the Order of St. George
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Did you know?
Are the shoes specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet?
The shoes are standard issue military dress shoes. They are built up so the sole and heel are equal in height. This allows the Sentinel to stand with a straight back and perpendicular to the ground. A side effect of this is that the Sentinel can "roll" on the outside of the build up walking down the mat. Done correctly, the hat and bayonet will appear to not "bob" up and down with each step. It gives a more formal, fluid and smooth look to the walk, rather than a "marching" appearance.
The soles have a steel tip on the toe and a "horseshoe" steel plate on the heel. This prevents wear on the sole and allows the Sentinel to move smoothly during his movements when he turns to face the Tomb and then back down the mat.
Then there is the "clicker". It is a shank of steel attached to the inside of the face of the heel build-up on each shoe. It allows the Sentinel to heel click during certain movements. A guard change is considered great when all the heel clicks fall together and sound as one click. The guard change is occasionally done in the "silent" mode (as a sign of devotion to the Unknowns) with no voice commands - every thing is done in relation to the heel clicks and on specific counts.
