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Congressional Medal
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andria, were escorted to seats near the
tomb by the abbey custodian. wearing
wig and gown.
The Scots Guard Band played sew
eral selections which, by signal from
the custodian, gave place to the soft
notes Of the abbey organ. Soon after
1.30 United States Amba ssador Har-
vey. General Pershing and their party
entered the abbey by the north tran
sept. facing Parliament square. The
party was received by Mr.. Lloyd
George. the dean Of the abbey, Bishop
Herbert Ryle. Lord Lee and Captain
F. e. Guest. secretary of the air serv-
ice. Near the entrance where Mr..
Lloyd-George and the dean greeted
the American party stands a statue of
Lord Chatham, who was William Pitt,
the dean and clergy. with choir, head
ed by the bcadle bearing the Cross OF
Westminster. led the way slowly up
the nave.
U. S. Jaekies There
The morning fog. which still lin
Eered in the abbey arches, dimmetl
family the electric lights which hung
above them. AS the procession moved
toward the tomb. the organ played
and the choir sang the hymn The SUI
prcmc Sacrifice" A line ofS2O Amcri-
can soldiers and 20 sailors on one side
nf
men on the other. standing at atten-
ton. formed an avenue for the slowly
marching procession.
General Pershing and Ambassadors
Harvey walked side by side, fol-
lowed by Vice Admirals ,Niblack and
Twining, Premier Lloyd George fol-
lowing them between the ministers
of war and the navy. Dean RyIe
conducted the party to the barrier
surrounding the tombx over which a
few seconds afterward Ambassador
Harvey paid tribute to the thousands
of England's unknown dead SYM
bolized in the grave before him. At
the conclusion Of his tribute he
designated General Pershfng to be-
stow the medal
Pershing 5estows
The American general then stepped
forward and Vice Admiral Niblack
held the medal while General Perish
ing addressed the assembly. Upon
concluding his remarks he took a
few steps toward the center of the
tomb and placed the medal upon a
cluster of green leaves. He then
stood for several seconds In silent
salute.
Afterward Dean Fyle, in response
10 General PershinS's remarks. said
1t was with a feeling of profound
and respectful gratitude that thev of
the ancient Abbey received Americas
tribute. The bestowal of the medal.
ne said, was an added pledge of
brotherhood on the part of the
American people In the DAYS of
peace as in the days of war. He adj
ded that provision had been made to
safeguard the medal for all time in
the spot where historic treasures are
preserved and where all people were
Tree to gaze upon it,
Premier 10 Moved
Immediately after Dean Ryle had
completed his remarks, Mr.. Lloyd
George arose and stepped to the
head of the tomb where he spoke
with evident emotion. Special pray
ers followed and then, to the accom- :
paniment of the Scots Guards band,
the whole congregation joined in
singing THE Battle Hymn of the
Republic" The dean pronounced
the blessing, and Immediately after
ward the sepulchre silence of the
Abbey was broken by the triumph
ant notes of THE Last Post" Then
there was a roll on the drums. and
the band broke into the National an
them.
Toward the close of the services
the tomb which had been shielded in
deep shadows. was suddenly illumi-.
mated by the sunlight which filtered
through the Abbey's famous stained
glass windows. The party then filed
out In professional order and was
given an ovation by thousands who
had assembled outside during the