Lieutenant General James Hollingsworth burial at Arlington National Cemetery

Lieutenant General James Hollingsworth burial at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday May 20th was attended by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.


Three Star general James Hollingsworth is the most highly decorated U.S. general after serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. His statue is located at Texas A&M University.

In WWII he was involved in the invasion of Northern Africa and his armored regiment under General George Patton was the first to enter Berlin at the end of the war. He was wounded in combat 5 times during WWII.
In Vietnam he received two Distinguished Service Cross.

In Korea General Hollingsworth commanded the largest number of U.S. troops of any commander (13 Divisions).

The Arlington Service was attended by many warriors both old and young paying their final respects.

This photo was taken moments before the guests took their places at the gravesite as Bob Gates observes the placment of the casket.