Barry Wilson
Tomb Position
Commander of the Relief, SentinelTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
Sgt E5Tomb Dates
Jan 1968 - Oct 1968Military Dates
Jan 1967 - Oct 1968Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
Savannah, GACurrent City / State
Birmingham, ALTomb Reflections
I consider my Tomb Guard service as one the major highlights of my life. I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity and the great honor to pay homage to the unknown warriors of our great country. I would add that I truly cherish the continued friendships with the men that I served with at the Tomb, and others that I have come to know.Barry Wilson
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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.
