Gen. James C. McConville, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff (left) and Bert Caloud, the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery superintendent, salute after placing a Purple Heart on the casket of the WWI unknown soldier during a burial ceremony at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery.
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: | 7843235 |
| VIRIN: | 230606-D-GJ885-003 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 14.66 MB |
| Location: | SERINGES-ET-NESLES, FR |
| Web Views: | 101 |
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