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In memory of
Gil Ruiz Sr.
STEWARD, US Merchant Marine
September 1, 1905 to December 25, 2000
- US Merchant Marine
- 1905 to 2000
- World War II
- Washington
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- Branch
- US Merchant Marine
- Rank
- STEWARD
- Wars
- World War II
- Born
- September 1, 1905
- Died
- December 25, 2000
Resting place
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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 6790386, last updated by the VA January 7, 2001.
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