William Y. Barton
Society Member

Duty Position(s):
Sentinel
Relief Commander

Relief:
3rd

Dates:
April 29, 1957 to August 10, 1958

Brief Army History:
January 2, 1957 to April 22, 1960

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

Spc4 William Y Barton, 3rd Relief

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Awards / Decorations:
Army Commendation Medal
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Expert Rifleman Badge

 



 

Highest Rank:

Specialist  (E-4)


Home City / State:
Forest Park, Georgia

Date of Birth:
May 24, 1938


After the Army:
I attended West Georgia College for one year; was in the textile business for 15 years; started my own business in 1974, Environmental Hazardous Waste and remediation to 1988 sold business to Allwaste of Houston, TX. I started an Aircraft Sales Business which I currently am running. I buy and sell aircrafts. Also, 1998 to present I have a real Estate Business which buys, develops and sells property..

Family Information:
I married Charlotte Lopez on February 4, 1964. We have 2 handsome sons and 3 wonderful grandchildren.

Current Occupation:
Currently own two companies. One that buys and sells aircraft and one that buys, develops and sells property. 

Degrees/Schooling:
Western Georgia College

Most Memorable Moment at Tomb:
Being the first Tomb Guard to walk the mat after the interment of the Unknowns from World War II and Korea on Memorial Day, 1958.

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