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    Pieper Burial Ceremony [Image 16 of 43]

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    A U.S. Navy military funeral ceremony is taking place, with uniformed personnel carrying a white casket draped with an American flag. A senior female Navy Chief Petty Officer stands at attention in the foreground wearing dress whites with multiple service ribbons and a warfare insignia badge. The solemn scene appears to be at a chapel or ceremonial building entrance.

    NORMANDY, France (June 19, 2018) The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples honor guard carries the remains of Radioman 2nd Class Julius “Henry” Pieper during his funeral service 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 08:48
    Photo ID: 4513529
    VIRIN: 180619-N-KC543-147
    Resolution: 6213x4147
    Size: 8.25 MB
    Location: FR

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