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William Herbert (Chris) Smith
Tomb Position
Commander of the Relief, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
Sgt., E-5Tomb Dates
Mar 1968 - Apr 1969Military Dates
Apr 1967 - Apr 1969Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Conyers, GACurrent City / State
Conyers, GAContact Information
Units & Campaigns
Basic training, Harmony Church, Ft. Benning, GA. Apr-June 1967.AIT, C-3-3, Ft. Lewis, WA. June-Sept 1967.
Honor Guard, Company E, Ft. Myer, VA, Sept 1967-Apr 1969.
Awards & Decorations
Army Good Conduct MedalNational Defense Service Medal
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
Leadership Prep Certificate
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.
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Did you know?
Is the rifle that the Sentinel carries loaded?
Tomb Guards carry fully functional M14 rifles. Given the current climate surrounding the relatively recent tragic events in Canada (attack upon the guard at the Canadian War Memorial), we will no longer be answering questions relating to specifics regarding current security and armament at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We appreciate your understanding.
Rest assured, that the US Army has the post secured as it has been since we started guard duty at the shrine in 1926.
