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In memory of
Fredrick A Astells
Master Sergeant, Army
March 14, 1921 to April 19, 2009
- Army
- 1921 to 2009
- World War II
- Washington
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- Branch
- Army
- Rank
- Master Sergeant
- Wars
- World War II
- Born
- March 14, 1921
- Died
- April 19, 2009
Resting place
Sunset Memorial Park
Hoquiam, 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 2930029, last updated by the VA May 15, 2009.
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