Robert L Jewell

Tomb Position

Sentinel

Tomb Relief

2nd

Highest Military Rank

Sergeant E5

Tomb Dates

Nov 1974 - Oct 1975

Military Dates

Feb 1973 - Feb 1977

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Home City / State

Urbandale, IA

Current City / State

Tellico Village, TN

Units & Campaigns

Bravo Co - 1st Casket team
Echo Co - Tomb Guard

Awards & Decorations

National Defense Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Basic Parachutists Badge
Meritorious Service Medal
Tomb Guard Identification Badge

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Did you know?

How long does the Sentinel hesitate after the facing movement to begin the return walk? Is the rifle carried on the same shoulder all the time?

The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the the Guard Change ceremony begins.

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