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Phillip B. Wells
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
1stHighest Military Rank
Chief Warrant Officer 2Tomb Dates
Jan 1972 - Apr 1973Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Birmingham, ALCurrent City / State
Montgomery, ALUnits & Campaigns
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Awards & Decorations
Army Commendation MedalArmy Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Parachutist Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
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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.