Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sits near the center of Arlington National Cemetery and is the final resting place for unidentified soldiers from wars fought by the United States. It has a lot of history, and significance to the country. The idea of a tomb for unknown soldiers came during WWI when the British buried an unidentified soldier at Westminster Abbey. Some people buried there are President Taft, Joe Lewis, and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy (the most decorated soldier of WWII). Sentinels from the 3rd Infantry (old guard) guard the tomb. The Sentinel’s Creed is:
My dedication to this sacred duty is total and wholehearted.
In the responsibility bestowed on me never will I falter.
And with dignity and perseverance my standard will remain perfection.
Through the years of diligence and praise and the discomfort of the elements,
I will walk my tour in humble reverence to the best of my ability.
It is he who commands the respect I protect.
His bravery that made us so proud.
Surrounded by well meaning crowds by day alone in the thoughtful peace of night, this soldier will in honored glory rest under my eternal vigilance.
Some false rumors about tomb guard are sentinels must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives, also they cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives. Soldiers can swear in public and drink alcohol. Another false rumor is that guards get a pin after serving two year and must give it up if they swear in public or drink alcohol for the rest of their lives. A guard gets a pin after nine months of duty for the tomb and it can be revoked: however it must be a very significant charge against them. Another myth is that a guard must commit two years of their lives to the tomb and live in barracks under the tomb. In reality, tours of duty last about a year and soldiers can either
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sits near the center of Arlington National Cemetery and is the final resting place for unidentified soldiers from wars fought by the United States. It has a lot of history, and significance to the country. The idea of a tomb for unknown soldiers came during WWI when the British buried an unidentified soldier at Westminster Abbey. Some people buried there are President Taft, Joe Lewis, and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy (the most decorated soldier of WWII). Sentinels from the 3rd Infantry (old guard) guard the tomb. The Sentinel’s Creed is:
My dedication to this sacred duty is total and wholehearted.
In the responsibility bestowed on me never will I falter.
And with dignity and perseverance my standard will remain perfection.
Through the years of diligence and praise and the discomfort of the elements,
I will walk my tour in humble reverence to the best of my ability.
It is he who commands the respect I protect.
His bravery that made us so proud.
Surrounded by well meaning crowds by day alone in the thoughtful peace of night, this soldier will in honored glory rest under my eternal vigilance.
Some false rumors about tomb guard are sentinels must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives, also they cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives. Soldiers can swear in public and drink alcohol. Another false rumor is that guards get a pin after serving two year and must give it up if they swear in public or drink alcohol for the rest of their lives. A guard gets a pin after nine months of duty for the tomb and it can be revoked: however it must be a very significant charge against them. Another myth is that a guard must commit two years of their lives to the tomb and live in barracks under the tomb. In reality, tours of duty last about a year and soldiers can either