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Ginny Lee Henry accepts a plaque during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Pallbearers carry Pvt. Earl Seibert’s casket to a horse-drawn hearse during his funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Lt. Col. Jeffery Hildebrand folds the flag during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Ginny Lee Henry accepts the flag during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Mourners pay their respects Saturday, May 25, 2024, during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Ginny Lee Henry and Master Sgt. Alejandra Long join hands during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Pallbearers carry Pvt. Earl Seibert’s casket to a horse-drawn hearse during his funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

A horse-drawn hearse moves Pvt. Earl Seibert’s remains during his funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

The U.S. Army symbol is displayed on the back of a horse during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Mourners pay their respects Saturday, May 25, 2024, during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service at Jordan United Church of Christ in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Patrick Dorsey salutes as pallbearers carry Pvt. Earl Seibert’s casket during his funeral service  Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Pallbearers carry Pvt. Earl Seibert’s casket to a horse-drawn hearse during his funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Jordan United Church of Christ in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Pvt. Earl Seibert’s memorabilia is on display Saturday, May 25, 2024, during his funeral service at Jordan United Church of Christ in South Whitehall Township.Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Mourners pay their respects Saturday, May 25, 2024, during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service at Jordan United Church of Christ in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Veterans walk down the aisle during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Pvt. Earl Seibert’s memorabilia is on display Saturday, May 25, 2024, during his funeral service at Jordan United Church of Christ in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Mourners pay their respects Saturday, May 25, 2024, during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service at Jordan United Church of Christ in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Ginny Lee Henry accepts medals during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Jordan United Church of Christ in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Pvt. Earl Seibert’s family stands during his funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Jordan United Church of Christ in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

Pvt. Earl Seibert’s memorabilia is on display Saturday, May 25, 2024, during his funeral service at Jordan United Church of Christ in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

The POW/MIA or Missing Man Table sits during Pvt. Earl Seibert’s funeral service Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Jordan United Church of Christ in South Whitehall Township. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains, relocated from a prisoner of war camp where he had been held, were identified late last year. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)