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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?
What is it like to guard in bad weather?
The Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are completely dedicated to their duty of guarding the Tomb. In fact, line eight of our Sentinel's Creed refers to the "discomfort of the elements". Because of their dedication, the weather does not bother them. In fact, it is considered an honor to walk the mat during inclement weather. It gets cold, it gets hot and the mission continues as it has unbroken since 1937.
