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Why does the old guard keep day and knight vigils at the tomb of the unknown soldier?
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to show respect
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Why does the old guard keep and night vigils at the tomb of the unknown soldier?
They do it to keep it safe from anyone who would want to dishoner the soldiers.
When was Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge created?
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge was created on 1958-02-07.
Can the Marine Corps guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded by Soldiers, not Marines.
Who was the most honored soldier buried?
The Unknown Soldier. Many nations have a Tomb to The Unknown Soldier. Because the Unknown can never be identified, that soldier becomes the most honored soldier buried, representing all the unknown dead of any and all wars. Characteristic of Tombs to the Unknown is an around-the-clock Honor Guard. One of the most moving things to watch is the changing of the Guard at a Tomb to the Unknown. The guard is always mounted in any weather. There was an incident of a lightning strike close to The Tomb to the Unknown in Arlington, Virginia. The guard never turned a hair as he stood there, soaked through.Click on the related link below for a good Wikipedia article on Tombs of the Unknown.
How many men currently are in the honor guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier?
21
How Does a tomb of the unknown soldier guard get paid?
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Why does the old guard keep day and night vigils at the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers?
They do it to keep it safe from anyone who would want to dishoner the soldiers.
How many hours does a guard stand at tomb of unknown soldier until relieved?
2 hrs
What location is protected 24 hour every day by honor guard?
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
What time does the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier take place at Arlington Washington DC?
See: Guard Mounting (section: United States).
What do you call a soldier on guard?
A sentry is a name for a soldier on guard.
Who is the guard Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
The Old Guard of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, US Army.
