The Tomb Guard

Thomas J Barnett

Tomb Position

Sentinel

Tomb Relief

1st

Highest Military Rank

Corporal

Tomb Dates

Apr 1953 - Sep 1954

Military Dates

Sep 1952 - Sep 1954

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Home City / State

Philadelphia, PA

Current City / State

Doylestown, PA

Units & Campaigns

3rd Infantry Fort Myer Va

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How often are the Guards changed?

The Guard is changed every thirty minutes during the summer (April 1 to Sep 30) and every hour during the winter (Oct 1 to Mar 31). During the hours the cemetery is closed, the guard is changed every 2 hours. The Tomb is guarded, and has been guarded, every minute of every day since 1937.