Solemn Ceremonies On Governors Island

Clip: 352759_1_1

Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1588

Original Film: 026-486-02

HD: N/A

Location: New York, Governors Island

Timecode: 00:26:21 - 00:26:46

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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 fianc e. CUS - General Buras presenting the Silver Star to the mother.