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The American flag is folded as a soldier stands at attention during a funeral service.
231214-A-IW468-6520.JPG Photo By: Elizabeth Fraser, Army

Arlington, Va. - Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” and the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own," conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for Army Cpl. Gordon D. McCarthy at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Dec. 14, 2023. McCarthy’s unit was attacked by enemy forces near the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea. After the battle, McCarthy's remains were not recovered and he was reported missing in action. He was officially accounted for on Feb. 13, 2023. His niece, Marilyn Stanton, received the U.S. flag from McCarthy’s funeral service.


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