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In memory of
Augustus C Barnett III
Master Sergeant, Air Force
January 22, 1919 to October 6, 2008
- Air Force
- 1919 to 2008
- World War II
- Washington
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- Branch
- Air Force
- Rank
- Master Sergeant
- Wars
- World War II
- Born
- January 22, 1919
- Died
- October 6, 2008
Resting place
New Tacoma Cemetery
University Place, Washington
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration
Accessed September 24, 2026. Confirms name, date of birth, date of death, branch, rank, and cemetery. Open dataset 3u66-fxug, decedent 2805005, last updated by the VA October 17, 2008.
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