It uses a distinctive high-polish AXG all-metal grip module fitted with custom Hogue walnut grip panels. Photo: SIG. Arlington National Cemetery noted this week it is witnessing its first snowfall of the year with a series of photos that show quiet stillness and dignified respect. It was dedicated at the cemetery in after the warship was raised. Among the images were some of the Sentinels of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, who stand watch 24 hours a day, days a year, in any weather.
Drawn from volunteers of the Fort Myer-based 3rd U. Sergeants of the Guard carry one of four custom M17 9mm pistols , specially crafted for the unit by Sig Sauer. Mihiel, Somme, and Aisne-Marne regions. One set of unidentified remains were selected from each cemetery for review. From those four sets of identical flag-draped caskets, a decorated GI who had served in the conflict and had been twice wounded, Sgt. Edward F. Younge r, selected one to become the Unknown Soldier by resting a bouquet of white roses on its cover.
The Unknown was then taken to the port of Le Harve under a ceremonial escort provided by French and American troops and attended by thousands of locals along the way. French Minister of Pensions M. Maginot pinning the Cross of Legion of Honor upon the casket. Maginot was a Great War veteran himself, who as a sergeant had both of his legs shattered in the conflict. Bibliotheque nationale de France. The original image is from the collections of the Marine Corps, Original image is from the collections of the Marine Corps, She had transported the remains from France.
Courtesy of Edward Page, Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Catalog : NH After laying in state at the Capitol Rotunda for two days and being visited by 90, people, the casket was transported to Arlington on Armistice Day, celebrating the end of the Great War that had occurred three years prior on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of The procession from the Capitol to Arlington included several military units to include those from nine allied nations as well as nurses who served in France, while Gen.
John Persing, who commanded the American forces in Europe during the war, walked behind the horse-drawn funeral caisson. Honors rendered that day included the presentation of the Medal of Honor by President Harding. Four military chaplains to include a rabbi participated in the funeral service.
