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In memory of
Franklin Fjelseth Strand
Chief Petty Officer, Navy
September 29, 1916 to September 12, 2000
- Navy
- 1916 to 2000
- World War II
- Korea
- Washington
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- Branch
- Navy
- Rank
- Chief Petty Officer
- Wars
- World War II, Korea
- Born
- September 29, 1916
- Died
- September 12, 2000
Resting place
Vinland Lutheran Cemetery
Poulsbo, 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 1004038, last updated by the VA March 3, 2001.
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