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Roy L. May Jr.
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, Commander of the Relief, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
SSGTomb Dates
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Spring, TXCurrent City / State
College Station, TXContact Information
Units & Campaigns
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Souther California Recruiting Battalion
1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division
12th Battalion, United States Army Reserve
D Company (Veterans Outfit), Texas Corps of Cadets
12th Battalion, ARCD
Awards & Decorations
Army Commendation Medal (6th award)Army Achievement Medal (8th award)
Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd award)
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Bronze Star
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2nd award)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Superior Unit Award (2nd award)
Expert Infantryman Badge
US Army Recruiter Badge-Gold w/3 sapphires
Pathfinder Badge
Parachutist Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Career Counselor Badge
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Did you know?
How many times will a Sentinel be on duty during the shift?
Each Relief has a 24 hour rotational work day. Ideally, four qualified Sentinels, one Relief Commander (RC), one Assistant Relief Commander (ARC), and several Sentinels in training comprise the Relief. The daily walk schedule is made by the RC or ARC and is dependent on the number of Sentinels who are proficient enough to guard the Tomb in front of the public. Generally, the Sentinel will do several walks back to back and then be done for the day. However, in extreme cases, Sentinels have been known to go back-to-back (every other walk) for the entire shift.
