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In memory of
Christian Wiley Hirni
Sergeant, Army
April 8, 1909 to October 15, 2002
- Army
- 1909 to 2002
- World War II
- Washington
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- Branch
- Army
- Rank
- Sergeant
- Wars
- World War II
- Born
- April 8, 1909
- Died
- October 15, 2002
Resting place
Okanogan City Cemetery
Okanogan, 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 1413947, last updated by the VA November 14, 2002.
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