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In memory of

James Etchen

Sergeant, Air Force

June 19, 1949 to September 4, 2018

  • Air Force
  • 1949 to 2018
  • Vietnam
  • Washington

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Service record

Branch
Air Force
Rank
Sergeant
Wars
Vietnam
Born
June 19, 1949
Died
September 4, 2018

Resting place

Tahoma National Cemetery

Kent, Washington

Section 3I, Row B, Site 47

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Record and sources

  • Nationwide Gravesite Locator

    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 9752209, last updated by the VA October 11, 2018.

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