Captain Balcke's funeral in Cambrai, France. The photograph depicts the coffin being carried out of the Cathedral. The photo was taken on May 12, 1919, and is part of the collection of American Military Activities during World War One. The caption also includes a note in German mentioning the funeral procession in Cambrai.

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