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    Pieper Burial Ceremony [Image 25 of 43]

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    A military funeral ceremony is taking place at what appears to be an American military cemetery, identifiable by the rows of white cross grave markers in the background. Navy personnel in white dress uniforms are folding an American flag over a gray casket, while a civilian official stands at a podium. The setting and grave markers suggest this may be the Normandy American Cemetery or a similar overseas American military burial ground.

    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: 4513576
    VIRIN: 180619-N-KC543-197
    Resolution: 6292x4199
    Size: 10.26 MB
    Location: FR

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