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English: U.S. Navy Hospitalman William R. Charette, who received the Medal of Honor for Korean War heroism, selects the "Unknown Serviceman of World War II", during ceremonies on board the guided missile cruiser USS Canberra (CAG-2) off the Virginia Capes on 26 May 1958. The other World War II "Unknown Serviceman" candidate's casket is at left, with the "Unknown Serviceman of the Korean War" in the middle. After completion of the selection ceremonies, the World War II and Korean War "Unknown Servicemen" were carried to Washington, D.C. (USA), for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. The other World War II Unknown was buried at sea.
Date 26 May 1958
date QS:P571,+1958-05-26T00:00:00Z/11
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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NH 54118
Source U.S. Navy photo NH 54118

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current11:22, 30 September 2006Thumbnail for version as of 11:22, 30 September 2006740 × 592 (108 KB)Raul654Photo # NH 54118 WWII & Korean War Unknown servicemen aboard USS Canberra 1958 Source: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h54000/h54118.jpg from http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-c/cag2-k.htm License: PD "Hospitalman [[William R.
08:23, 28 February 2006Thumbnail for version as of 08:23, 28 February 2006740 × 615 (119 KB)Nicoray"Hospitalman William R. Charette, selects the Unknown Serviceman of World War II, during ceremonies on board USS ''Canberra'' (CAG-2), 26 May 1958. The other World War II Unknown Serviceman candidate's casket is at left, with the Unknown Serviceman of the

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