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In memory of
Melvin J Wilkins
Seaman Recruit, Navy
February 29, 1932 to November 26, 1999
- Navy
- 1932 to 1999
- Korea
- Washington
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- Branch
- Navy
- Rank
- Seaman Recruit
- Wars
- Korea
- Born
- February 29, 1932
- Died
- November 26, 1999
Resting place
Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery
Orting, 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 819821, last updated by the VA May 14, 2000.
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