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Jonathan P. Rutgers
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
Tomb Dates
Jul 1991 - May 1993Society Membership
Lifetime MemberUnits & Campaigns
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star Medal (w/2 OLC)Defense Meritorious Service Medal (w/1 OLC)
Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal (w/1 OLC)
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Commendation Medal (w/4 OLC)
Army Achievement Medal (w/ 3 OLC)
National Defense Service Medal (w/1 BS)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (w/ 1 OLC)
Iraq Campaign Medal (w/2 BS)
Afghanistan Campaign Medal (w/1 BS)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (w/1 OLC)
NATO Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Senior Parachutist Badge
Military Freefall Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Special Forces Tab
Ranger Tab
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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.
