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In memory of
John James Bily
Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force
September 27, 1916 to June 11, 2009
- Air Force
- 1916 to 2009
- World War II
- Korea
- Washington
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- Branch
- Air Force
- Rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Wars
- World War II, Korea
- Born
- September 27, 1916
- Died
- June 11, 2009
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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 8051981, last updated by the VA June 18, 2009.
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