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In memory of
Don Edward Hays
LI3, Navy
January 23, 1932 to November 21, 2001
- Navy
- 1932 to 2001
- Korea
- Washington
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- Branch
- Navy
- Rank
- LI3
- Wars
- Korea
- Born
- January 23, 1932
- Died
- November 21, 2001
Resting place
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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 6921514, last updated by the VA December 4, 2001.
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