(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    Pieper Burial Ceremony [Image 26 of 43]

    Issued by: on

    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A group of individuals, including a U.S. Navy officer in dress whites, are seated in folding chairs at what appears to be a memorial ceremony at a military cemetery. White grave markers are visible in the background on a well-maintained lawn. Several attendees are holding red roses, suggesting a formal commemorative event.

    NORMANDY, France (June 19, 2018) Rear Adm. Shawn Duane, vice commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, sits with the family of Radioman 2nd Class Julius “Henry” Pieper during a 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)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 06.19.2018
    Date Posted: 06.26.2018 08:48
    Photo ID: 4513579
    VIRIN: 180619-N-KC543-200
    Resolution: 6431x4292
    Size: 12.43 MB
    Location: FR

    Web Views: 44
    Downloads: 3

    PUBLIC DOMAIN