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Annual Membership Application

This form is to be used solely for Annual Membership applications.

If you would like to apply for a Lifetime Membership, please click HERE.

Is your application for a new membership or for a renewal? (Check One)

New Application

Application Renewal

Yes, I want to support the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by joining as:

A current Tomb Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A former Tomb Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

An immediate family member of a deceased Tomb Guard

An individual who supports the mission of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A corporation that supports the mission of the Society of the Honor Gurard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Membership

Active Tomb Guard Member

Annual Tomb Guard Member

Annual Tomb Guard Member -- Active Duty (Proof of service required)

Life Legacy Member

Annual Associate Member

Annual Associate Member -- Active Duty (Proof of service required)

Annual Affiliate Member

This membership includes voting privileges, invitation to attend SHGTUS reunions, online profile, access to SHGTUS discussion forum, membership card, monthly newsletter, and ability to purchase Tomb Guard Member only merchandise. In addition, the Life Member receives a certificate.

This membership includes a membership card and quarterly newsletter. In addition, the Life Member receives a certificate and special recognition on the tombguard.org website.

This membership includes a certificate and quarterly newsletter. In addition, the Life Member receives a plaque in lieu of a certificate and special recognition on the tombguard.org website.

Name of Deceased Tomb Guard

First Name

Last Name

My Relationship to the Deceased Tomb Guard is:

Child

Spouse

Sibling

Grandchild

Other

Total
$0.00

Tomb Guard Positions Held

Sentinel

Assistant Relief Commander

Relief Commander

Assistant Sergeant of the Guard

Sergeant of the Guard

Platoon Leader

Badge Number

Sentinel Rank

Sentinel Dates (month & year)

Assistant Relief Commander Rank

Assistant Relief Commander Dates (month & year)

Relief Commander Rank

Relief Commander Dates (month & year)

Assistant Sergeant of the Guard Rank

Assistant Sergeant of the Guard Dates (month & year)

Sergeant of the Guard Rank

Sergeant of the Guard Dates (month & year)

Platoon Leader Rank

Platoon Leader Dates (month & year)

Tomb Guard ANC Pass

Yes

Do you have your originally issued ANC pass that was issued to you when you were at the Tomb? This is still a valid pass and may be used for entry into the Cemetery.

Name of Organization

Point of Contact

First Name

Last Name

Name

First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Zip Code

Country

Date of Birth

Phone

Evidence of Service

I will be providing my Badge Orders (Current and Former Tomb Guards)

I will be providing my Certificate or Letter of Appreciation (Current and Former Tomb Guards)

I do not have proof of service -- please verify on Badge Board (Former Tomb Guards)

Active Duty Non-Tomb Guard or Active Duty Former Tomb Guard --Copy of ID card or other identification of Active Duty status (subject to approval)

Other -- no service (for Associate or Affiliate Memberships)

If more than one category applied, simply attach both files (i.e. Active Duty proof and Badge Orders)

Badge Orders

Certificate or Letter of Appreciation

ACTIVE DUTY proof of service

Automatic Renewal

Automatically renew my membership (PayPal only)

Your membership will automatically renew annually at your requested membership level (PayPal only)

Total
$0.00

By checking this box I authorize my signature on this electronic application

Yes, I authorize

Please Note

Please note that SHGTUS will not be notified of this submission until your payment has been processed by PayPal.

Pay by Check

I explicitly do not wish to use PayPal or a credit card, and I prefer to mail a check for payment of my membership. I acknowledge that my membership status will remain inactive until the payment is received and processed. Please mail payment to: SHGTUS, PO Box 1111, Hermitage, PA 16148

If you would, please let us know how you heard about the Society?

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From a Former Tomb Guard

From a Current Tomb Guard

Other

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?

Has anyone ever tried to get past the Tomb guards, or attempted to deface the Tomb?

Yes, that is the reason why we now guard the Tomb. Back in the early 1920's, we didn't have guards and the Tomb looked much different. It was flat at ground level without the 70 ton marble 'cap'. People often came to the cemetery in those days and a few actually used the Tomb as a picnic area, likely because of the view. Soon after in 1925, they posted a civilian guard. In 1926, a US Army soldier was posted during cemetery hours. On July 1, 1937 guard duty was expanded to the 24 hour watch. Since then, the ceremony has evolved throughout the years to what you see today. Today, most of the challenges faced by the Sentinels are tourists who are speaking too loudly or attempting to get a better picture (by entering the post).

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Did you know?

Has anyone ever tried to get past the Tomb guards, or attempted to deface the Tomb?

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