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In memory of
Gerard L H Rugers Jr.
Private First Class, Air Force
August 21, 1919 to March 27, 1944
- Air Force
- 1919 to 1944
- World War II
- Washington
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- Branch
- Air Force
- Rank
- Private First Class
- Wars
- World War II
- Born
- August 21, 1919
- Died
- March 27, 1944
Resting place
Calvary Cemetery
University Place, 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 2732948, last updated by the VA July 23, 2008.
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