William E. Rigsby

Tomb Position

Sergeant of the Guard

Tomb Relief

Highest Military Rank

Sergeant Major

Tomb Dates

Jun 1960 - Nov 1961

Military Dates

Oct 1949 - May 1976

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Home City / State

Charleston, WV

Current City / State

Irmo, WV

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Units & Campaigns

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Awards & Decorations

army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge

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What happened to the soldier that was in the Tomb from the Vietnam War?

The remains of the Vietnam Unknown Soldier were exhumed May 14, 1998. Based on mitochondrial DNA testing, DoD scientists identified the remains as those of Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, who was shot down near An Loc, Vietnam, in 1972. It has been decided that the crypt that contained the remains of the Vietnam Unknown will remain vacant. (Further Background) (News Article from the Department of Defense)

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