Military funeral held for General Bliss. A cortege of more than 1,000 troops followed the caisson to the grave when General Tasker H. Bliss, war- time Chief of Staff, was buried in Arlington National Cemetary Wednesday. General John J. Pershing, General Charles P. Summerall, present chief of staff, and other high military leaders attended the last rites for the distinguished soldier-statesman. 11/12/30