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In memory of
Russell R Wiitala
Navy
July 20, 1925 to March 8, 2016
- Navy
- 1925 to 2016
- World War II
- Washington
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- Branch
- Navy
- Rank
- Not listed
- Wars
- World War II
- Born
- July 20, 1925
- Died
- March 8, 2016
Resting place
Fern Hill Cemetery
Menlo, 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 4352257, last updated by the VA March 16, 2016.
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