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Robert F. (Pete) Woodruff
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, Commander of the Relief, SentinelTomb Relief
1stHighest Military Rank
MajorTomb Dates
Jul 1964 - Jan 1966Military Dates
Jan 1964 - Jul 1984Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Oxford, OHCurrent City / State
Marietta, GAUnits & Campaigns
Basic Training - Ft Knox, KYAdv Inf Training (AIT) - Ft Polk, LA
2d Plt, Honor Guard Co, 1st BN, 3d Inf Regiment - Ft Myer, VA
1st Relief, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - ANC / Ft Myer, VA
Officer Candidate School - Ft Benning, GA
HQ, 4th BN, 3d Inf Regiment - Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
C Co, 4th BN, 3d Inf Regiment - Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
British Jungle Warfare School - Johor Bahru, Malaysia
HQ, 11th Light Inf Brigade - Hawaii / Vietnam
D Co, 4th BN, 3d Inf Regiment, 11th Inf Bde, Americal Div - Vietnam
Instructor, Infantry School - Ft Benning, GA
Helicopter Flight School - Ft Wolters, TX / Ft Rucker, AL
Officer Student Company, 6th BN - Ft Rucker, AL
Infantry Advance Course - Ft Benning, GA
B/227th AHC, 1 Cav Div - Vietnam
180th ASHC, 17th CAG, 1st Aviation Brigade - Vietnam
HQ, 1st Aviation Brigade - Vietnam
Boot Strap - Ohio State University
Combat Developments Command (CDC) - Ft Rucker, AL
HQ, USA Aviation School and Center - Ft Rucker, AL
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) - Pentagon
Ops Team 1, National Military Command Center (JCS) - Pentagon
USA Safety Center - Ft Rucker, AL
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device with 3 Oak Leaf ClustersDefense Meritorious Service Medal
Army Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal (Numeral 7)
Army Commendation Medal
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnamese Service Medal with 1 Silver and 3 Bronze Stars
Army Service Medal
Overseas Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)
Senior Army Aviator's Wings
Sentinel, Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers Identification Badge
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification 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.
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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.
