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    Pieper Burial Ceremony [Image 40 of 43]

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    A military funeral service is taking place at what appears to be a national cemetery, identifiable by the white cross grave markers. A woman is placing a red rose near a grave marker beside a light gray casket adorned with red roses, while several mourners stand solemnly nearby. A woman in the background holds a folded American flag, and a naval officer in dress uniform is visible in the background.

    NORMANDY, France (June 19, 2018) Radioman 2nd Class Julius “Henry” Pieper’s niece, Susan Lawrence, places a rose on the grave of Pieper’s twin brother, Radioman 2nd Class Ludwig “Louie” Pieper, during the funeral service for Henry Pieper at Normandy American Cemetery. Henry and 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: 4513652
    VIRIN: 180619-N-KC543-289
    Resolution: 5580x3724
    Size: 9.44 MB
    Location: FR

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