Former SMA William O. Wooldridge funeral precession

By Sgt. Edward Garibay, 16th MPADMarch 13, 2012

Former SMA William O. Wooldridge funeral precession
1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A U.S. Army staff sergeant salutes the casket of Sgt. Maj. William O. Wooldridge, the first person to fill the position of Sergeant Major of the Army, as it is taken from the back of a hearse and carried into the U.S. Sergeants Major Academy on Fort ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Former SMA William O. Wooldridge funeral precession
2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Pallbearers carry the casket of Sgt. Maj. William O. Wooldridge, the first person to fill the position of Sergeant Major of the Army, into the U.S. Sergeants Major Academy on Fort Bliss, Texas, for a viewing March 12, 2012. Wooldridge enlisted in the... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Former SMA William O. Wooldridge funeral precession
3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers salute the casket of Sgt. Maj. William O. Wooldridge, the first person to be selected for the position of Sergeant Major of the Army, as it is carried into the U.S. Sergeants Major Academy on Fort Bliss, Texas, for a viewing March 12, 2012. ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Former SMA William O. Wooldridge funeral precession
4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sergeant Major of the Army insignia is displayed on the lead vehicle of a precession for Sgt. Maj. William O. Wooldridge, the first person chosen to be Sergeant Major of the Army, March 12, 2012 at Fort Bliss, Texas. Wooldridge died in El Paso, Texas... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL