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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
Leadership Prep certificateNational Defense Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Tomb Guard Badge
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Did you know?
Do you guard in a blizzard or a bad thunderstorm?
YES, but the accomplishment of the mission and welfare of the Soldier are never put at risk. The Tomb Guards have contingencies that are ready to be executed if the weather conditions ever place the Soldiers at risk of injury or death (i.e. lightning, high winds, etc). This ensures that Sentinels can continue the mission while ensuring safety. It is the responsibility of the Chain of Command from the Sergeant of the Guard to the Regimental Commander to ensure mission accomplishment and soldier welfare at all times.
It was erroneously reported that during Hurricane Isabel, the Sentinels were ordered to abandon their posts for shelter and that they refused. No such order was ever given. All proper precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the Sentinels while accomplishing their mission. Risk assessments are constantly conducted by the Chain of Command during changing conditions to ensure that soldier welfare is maintained during mission accomplishment.