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In memory of
James A Melton
Sergeant, Army
September 20, 1913 to February 22, 2001
- Army
- 1913 to 2001
- World War II
- Washington
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- Branch
- Army
- Rank
- Sergeant
- Wars
- World War II
- Born
- September 20, 1913
- Died
- February 22, 2001
Resting place
Okanogan Cemetery
Omak, 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 1079488, last updated by the VA July 21, 2001.
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