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Soldiers of The Old Guard conduct military funeral honors for Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Belch. The Old Guard has an essential mission to honor the fallen. 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.
CSM 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 Command Sergeant Major when it was created. As a decorated World War II veteran, he earned several commendations that included the Legion of Merit.
| Date Taken: | 04.14.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 04.15.2020 16:02 |
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| Video ID: | 747662 |
| VIRIN: | 200414-A-GA562-001 |
| Filename: | DOD_107771290 |
| Length: | 00:11:08 |
| Location: | ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, VA, US |
| Downloads: | 20 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 20 |
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