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    Pieper Burial Ceremony [Image 24 of 43]

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    The image depicts a military funeral ceremony, featuring an open casket with a silver-green finish and chrome hardware. An American flag is being held or draped overhead by individuals dressed in white military dress uniforms. The scene takes place on a green artificial turf surface, consistent with a graveside service at a military cemetery.

    NORMANDY, France (June 19, 2018) The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples honor guard holds the American flag over 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: 4513568
    VIRIN: 180619-N-KC543-194
    Resolution: 6082x4059
    Size: 8.11 MB
    Location: FR

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