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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?
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.
