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    Pieper Burial Ceremony [Image 27 of 43]

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    A group of approximately eight adults are seated in a row on folding chairs during what appears to be a formal outdoor ceremony. Several individuals are holding red roses, suggesting a memorial or commemorative event. One person in the background is wearing a white naval officer's uniform with a peaked cap, indicating a military or official ceremony.

    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)

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2018
    Date Posted: 06.26.2018 08:50
    Photo ID: 4513581
    VIRIN: 180619-N-KC543-209
    Resolution: 6700x4472
    Size: 15.5 MB
    Location: FR

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