Early, Stephen T. (Stephen Tyree), 1889-1951
Stephen T. Early is administered the oath of office for Under Secretary of Defense
Stephen T. Early, Under Secretary of Defense, is administered the oath of office by Louis Johnson, Secretary of Defense, during ceremonies at the Pentagon. Looking on are Mrs. Early (center), and General Omar N. Bradley, Chief of Staff, JSA (right).
A procession of honorary pallbearers follows the casket of Stephen T. Early prior to the burial in Arlington National Cemetery
Honorary pallbearers follow the remains of Stephen T. Early as they proceed to the grave site in Arlington National Cemetery where full military honors were accorded the late Deputy Secretary of Defense. Shown among the pallbearers are Fred Vinson (front row, dark suit) and Frank Pace second behind the man in the light suit.