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Father Lembcke Awaiting the Procession

73-359
Accession Number
73-359
3.5x5 inches
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HST Keywords
Truman Funeral - Arrival of the Hearse
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Father John H. Lembcke, Jr., (right), officiating minister at the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman, waits for the procession of the Honor Guard carrying Truman's casket. The casket is being placed in the lobby of the Library to allow visitors to pay their respects prior to the burial. The pallbearers are identified, front to rear right side: casket bearer team leader Sgt. Lyle Gray, Army; Seaman Richard Seid, Navy; S/Sgt. Bill Taylor, Air Force; Sgt. Tim Phillips, Marines. Front to rear left side: Sgt. Juan Escobar, Marines; Seaman James Brainard III, Coast Guard; Seaman David Elmendorf, Navy; Sgt. Greg Kulick, Army.

Date(s)
December 27, 1972