A U.S. Army soldier from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, presents a U.S. flag to Gen. James C. McConville, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, during a WWI unknown soldier burial ceremony at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery. McConville accepted the flag on behalf of the unknown soldier’s family.
This unique event came during the 100th anniversary of the American Battle Monuments Commission, an independent federal agency charged with honoring America’s fallen overseas whether they be known or unknown.
| Date Taken: | 06.06.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 06.07.2023 10:54 |
| Photo ID: | 7843236 |
| VIRIN: | 230606-D-GJ885-004 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 14.98 MB |
| Location: | SERINGES-ET-NESLES, FR |
| Web Views: | 101 |
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