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Sailors on ship look at three caskets.

Serviceman Selection

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 off the Virginia Capes, May 26, 1958. The other World War II unknown serviceman candidate's casket is at the left, while 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., for interment at Arlington National Cemetery. The other World War II unknown serviceman was buried at sea.

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