| Solemn Ceremonies On Governors Island | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1588 |
| Catalog #: | 352759 | |
| Clip Number: | 352759-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 026-486-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:26:21 - 00:26:46 | |
| Location: | New York, Governors Island | |
| Year Shot: | 1953 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors, Military LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York State MILITARY: Army, USA | |
| Description: | Same as catalog # 514887 Ceremonies posthumously awarding the Silver Star medal to Sergeant Raymond Taylor are a grim reminder that for many, the truce came too late. First army commander, General Withers A. Buras presents the posthumous Silver Star Medal to the mother of Sergeant Raymond Taylor. Establishing shot - The family of a slain soldier standing on a lawn on Governors Island, New York. CUS - Mother, Father and fiancée. CUS - General Buras presenting the Silver Star to the mother. | |


