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In memory of
Benno A F Gerdes
Army
January 11, 1925 to May 7, 2022
- Army
- 1925 to 2022
- Washington
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- Branch
- Army
- Rank
- Not listed
- Wars
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- Born
- January 11, 1925
- Died
- May 7, 2022
Resting place
Longview Memorial Park
Longview, 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 5411910, last updated by the VA June 9, 2022.
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