State funeral held in Washington for President George HW Bush

Members of the Honour Guard carry the flag-draped casket of former President George HW Bush

Members of the Honour Guard carry the flag-draped casket of former President George HW Bush Source: AAP

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US President George HW Bush has been described as America's last great soldier-statesman and a founding father of the 20th century.

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