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    Pieper Burial Ceremony [Image 37 of 43]

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    A military funeral ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a military cemetery. Civilians and two naval officers in white dress uniforms stand solemnly as a man in a blue suit places red roses on a white casket. White grave markers are visible in the foreground, consistent with a military burial ground.

    NORMANDY, France (June 19, 2018) Members of the family of Radioman 2nd Class Julius “Henry” Pieper place roses and sand from Omaha Beach on Pieper’s casket 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 08:50
    Photo ID: 4513632
    VIRIN: 180619-N-KC543-279
    Resolution: 5659x3777
    Size: 8.39 MB
    Location: FR

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