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    Modified Military Funeral Honors are Conducted for U.S. Army Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Belch [Image 1 of 24]

    Modified Military Funeral Honors are Conducted for U.S. Army Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Belch

    ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES

    04.14.2020

    Photo by Elizabeth Fraser   

    Arlington National Cemetery   

    A soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) renders honors to the U.S. flag presented to Robert Belch (second from left seated) during the funeral of his father, U.S. Army Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Belch, in Section 68 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, April 14, 2020. Given current health protection guidance from the Secretary of Defense, Old Guard Soldiers wear face coverings to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while executing the Memorial Affairs mission.

    Command Sgt. Maj. Belch served in the Army for 26 years, where he was a Combat Engineer with the 42nd Infantry, 142nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Rainbow Division. He was among the first 192 Soldiers to wear the rank of Sergeant Major when it was created. As a decorated World War II veteran, he earned several commendations that included the Legion of Merit.

    (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)
    Command Sgt. Maj. Belch served in the Army for 26 years, where he was a Combat Engineer with the 42nd Infantry, 142nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Rainbow Division. He was among the first 192 Soldiers to wear the rank of Sergeant Major when it was created. As a decorated World War II veteran, he earned several commendations that included the Legion of Merit.

    (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 04.14.2020
    Date Posted: 04.15.2020 15:56
    Photo ID: 6174881
    VIRIN: 200414-A-IW468-808
    Resolution: 7200x4800
    Size: 17.22 MB
    Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US

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