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In memory of
Emerson G Capers Sr.
Staff Sergeant, Air Force
June 24, 1940 to January 15, 2001
- Air Force
- 1940 to 2001
- Washington
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- Branch
- Air Force
- Rank
- Staff Sergeant
- Wars
- Not listed
- Born
- June 24, 1940
- Died
- January 15, 2001
Resting place
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
Everett, 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 1154624, last updated by the VA January 14, 2002.
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