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    Pieper Burial Ceremony [Image 14 of 43]

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    A military funeral ceremony is taking place, with U.S. Navy personnel in dress white uniforms forming an honor guard flanking a white casket draped with an American flag. A civilian in a dark suit stands behind the casket near the entrance of what appears to be a funeral home or chapel. The scene reflects a formal military burial honors ceremony.

    NORMANDY, France (June 19, 2018) The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples honor guard stands at attention at the start of the funeral service for Radioman 2nd Class Julius “Henry” Pieper at Normandy American Cemetery. Henry Pieper and his twin brother, Radioman 2nd Class Ludwig “Louie” Pieper, were both killed when their ship, Landing Ship Tank (LST) 523, struck an underwater mine off the coast of France on June 19, 1944. Louie’s remains were found immediately, but Henry’s remains weren’t identified until December 2017. The family requested that Henry be buried in Normandy next to his brother. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alora R. Blosch)

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2018
    Date Posted: 06.26.2018 08:47
    Photo ID: 4513523
    VIRIN: 180619-N-KC543-129
    Resolution: 6525x4355
    Size: 9.81 MB
    Location: FR

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