John Dawson
Society Member since 1999

Duty Position(s):
Sentinel

Relief:
3rd

Dates:
June 1967 - August 1968

Brief Army History:
Military service from August 16, 1966 to August 16, 1968

Units:
Company E, (Honor Guard) 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, VA

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Awards / Decorations:
Army Good Conduct Medal 
Tomb Guard Identification Badge

Campaigns:

Highest Rank:

Specialist (E-4)

Home City / State:
Oak Park, IL

Date of Birth:
May 4, 1946

After the Army:
I went back to school and got an education degree and later a Masters; became a Special Education Teacher. I also did some coaching. 

Married to my wife of 29 years, Randi. We have a son, Matthew (23yo) and a daughter, Jessica (19yo) who was awarded the Society's first Scholarship in 2003.  

Current Occupation:
 Retired after 31 years from teaching in June 2003. Currently, I do the "honey-do" list on a daily basis.  

Degrees/Schooling:
BA and MA in Education, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Most Memorable Moment at Tomb:
My nose began to bleed during inspection and I had to be taken off the mat.

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