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In memory of
Gerald Ole Traaen
Army
April 16, 1930 to August 31, 2002
- Army
- 1930 to 2002
- Washington
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- Branch
- Army
- Rank
- Not listed
- Wars
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- Born
- April 16, 1930
- Died
- August 31, 2002
Resting place
Summit Valley Cemetery
Addy, 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 1398946, last updated by the VA October 30, 2002.
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