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In memory of
Eli A Smith
Navy
November 7, 1927 to January 20, 2007
- Navy
- 1927 to 2007
- Washington
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- Branch
- Navy
- Rank
- Not listed
- Wars
- Not listed
- Born
- November 7, 1927
- Died
- January 20, 2007
Resting place
Desert Lawn Memorial Park
Kennewick, 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 2412301, last updated by the VA March 9, 2007.
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