Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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The Society is a non-profit focused on preserving the history of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring the sacrifice of unknown servicemen at the Memorial Amphitheater, and supporting the Honor Guard's welfare. The purpose of the Society is to:

Honor the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Educate the citizenry of the United States of America of the service and sacrifice of the Unknown Soldiers, and

the duty performed by the active Tomb Guards, while perpetuating the memory of former Tomb Guards

Recognize past and present Tomb Guards who demonstrate exemplary service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Protect, uphold, preserve and keep safe from exploitation, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge (TGIB)

Maintain and conduct an organization that will further develop the camaraderie and common bond existing among those who served with, and shoulder to shoulder besides, the Tomb Guards, and their families

Preserve and maintain records and publish the history of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Authenticate and recognize the achievements of the Tomb Guards

Support the soldiers actively serving in the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

This week, we remember these Tomb Guards who have assumed their Final Post:Sentinel David Gates (1964-65)Sentinel Martin...
09/08/2026

This week, we remember these Tomb Guards who have assumed their Final Post:
Sentinel David Gates (1964-65)
Sentinel Martin Yoklic (1970-71)
Sentinel Charles Gauldin (1981-82)

Post and Orders Remain as Directed.

Oil painting by Joyce Ranum, wife of former Sentinel John Ranum (1960), of the Chief Plenty Coups Honor Guard on Novembe...
09/06/2026

Oil painting by Joyce Ranum, wife of former Sentinel John Ranum (1960), of the Chief Plenty Coups Honor Guard on November 9, 2021, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the public flower ceremony.

On This Day in History – September 6, 1945The Honorable Melvin Price of Illinois introduced a pivotal bill in Congress t...
09/02/2026

On This Day in History – September 6, 1945

The Honorable Melvin Price of Illinois introduced a pivotal bill in Congress to honor the sacrifices of our World War II fallen. His legislation called for the selection and return of an Unknown American service member to be laid to rest with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery, near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The measure—passed quietly, but with great purpose—became Public Law 429, 79th Congress on June 24, 1946, directing the Secretary of War to bring home an Unknown from overseas battlefields.

This solemn act extended the nation's eternal tribute to those who gave everything, but whose names remain unknown.

"Here Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known but to God."

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This week, we remember these Tomb Guards who have assumed their Final Post:Sentinel David Gates (1964-65)Sentinel John B...
09/01/2026

This week, we remember these Tomb Guards who have assumed their Final Post:
Sentinel David Gates (1964-65)
Sentinel John Butchko (1959-60)

Post and Orders Remain as Directed.

Overhead photo of the Memorial Amphitheater without the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Taken sometime in 1920 before the ...
08/30/2026

Overhead photo of the Memorial Amphitheater without the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Taken sometime in 1920 before the selection and burial of the World War I Unknown Soldier.

Note the lack of headstones around the Amphitheater.

Sentinels stand on the death watch over the Vietnam Unknown Soldier* on May 28, 1984. Clockwise, left to right: Sentine...
08/28/2026

Sentinels stand on the death watch over the Vietnam Unknown Soldier* on May 28, 1984. Clockwise, left to right: Sentinel Keith Lipkins, Sentinel Thomas Walton, Sentinel John Gouldin, and Sentinel James Ray (with back to camera).

"We were all very honored to be Sentinels during this time and felt very privileged to be part of this historical moment." - Sentinel Larry Redmond (1984)
* The Vietnam Unknown Soldier was disinterred in May 1998 and later identified.

This week, we remember these Tomb Guards who have assumed their Final Post:Sergeant Marvin Franklin (1966-67), KIA Vietn...
08/26/2026

This week, we remember these Tomb Guards who have assumed their Final Post:
Sergeant Marvin Franklin (1966-67), KIA Vietnam

Post and Orders Remain as Directed.

Changing of the Guard circa summer of 1971. This photo was taken from the north side of the plaza, looking back at the ...
08/26/2026

Changing of the Guard circa summer of 1971. This photo was taken from the north side of the plaza, looking back at the crowd. Of note are the chains and how close they are to the Tomb Guards as compared to today.

A hand-drawn sketch of the proposal for the crypts for World War II (R) and Korean War Unknown Soldiers (L). As shown i...
08/26/2026

A hand-drawn sketch of the proposal for the crypts for World War II (R) and Korean War Unknown Soldiers (L). As shown in the sketch, each Unknown Soldier on the east plaza of the Memorial Amphitheater is buried in their own individual grave.
Circa 1957

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Hermitage, PA
16148

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