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William Kizziar
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
SSGTomb Dates
Mar 1980 - Apr 1981Military Dates
Jul 1977 - Mar 1994Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
Wichita Falls, TXCurrent City / State
Central City, KYTomb Reflections
Proud to have served; humbled at their sacrifice.Wet gloves and frozen fingers.
Swollen ankles.
Lonely, dark nights.
Walking even when nobody is watching.
Details, details, details.
Spit and polish, ching, ching.
Pride, Honor, Respect, Humility
Units & Campaigns
My war was the Cold War.B 1/18th Inf., Ft. Riley, KS
D 1/3rd US Inf., Ft Myer, VA
E 1/3rd US Inf., Ft. Myer, VA
B 4/31st Inf., Ft. Sill, OK
C 1/46th Inf., 1st Arm. Div., Germany
C 2/6th Inf., 2nd BDE., Germany
USA NCOA/DSS, Ft. Knox, KY
E 15th BN 4th BCT, Ft. Knox, KY
E 2/46th Inf., 4th Tng. BDE., Ft. Knox, KY
C 1/27th Inf., Schofield Bks., Hawaii
HHC 1/27th Inf., Schofield Bks., Hawaii
A 3/502nd Inf., BN. 101st ABN. Div., Ft. Campbell, KY
HHC 3/502 Inf., BN. 101st ABN Div., Ft. Campbell, KY
Awards & Decorations
Tomb Guard Identification BadgeMeritorious Service Medal (2)
Army Commendation Medal (3)
Army Achievement Medal (13)
Good Conduct Medal (5)
National Defense Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (2)
Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB)
Airborne Badge (ABN)
Air Assault Badge (AAS)
AAS (Rappel Master)
Support the Society
The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.
Learn More
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.
