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In memory of
Marvin James Bates
Captain, Air Force
November 17, 1922 to May 31, 1998
- Air Force
- 1922 to 1998
- World War II
- Washington
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- Branch
- Air Force
- Rank
- Captain
- Wars
- World War II
- Born
- November 17, 1922
- Died
- May 31, 1998
Resting place
Firlane Memorial Park
Spanaway, 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 480764, last updated by the VA December 13, 1998.
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