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In memory of

Merritt G Oelrich

Airman First Class, Air Force

March 2, 1930 to October 17, 1999

  • Air Force
  • 1930 to 1999
  • Korea
  • Washington

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Service record

Branch
Air Force
Rank
Airman First Class
Wars
Korea
Born
March 2, 1930
Died
October 17, 1999

Resting place

Tahoma National Cemetery

Kent, Washington

Section 3E, Row C, Site 20

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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 10335746, last updated by the VA August 26, 2021.

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