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In memory of

Joe K Sorrell

Specialist Five, Army

December 1, 1943 to March 28, 2000

  • Army
  • 1943 to 2000
  • Vietnam
  • Washington

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Service record

Branch
Army
Rank
Specialist Five
Wars
Vietnam
Born
December 1, 1943
Died
March 28, 2000

Resting place

Tahoma National Cemetery

Kent, Washington

Section 25, Site 1393

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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 6688420, last updated by the VA April 18, 2000.

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