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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
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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?
How do the Soldiers get to and from the quarters without being seen?
Most wear civilian clothes - although the short, tight haircuts tend to give them away.