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In memory of
Thell E Rea
Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force
February 24, 1920 to February 7, 1999
- Air Force
- 1920 to 1999
- World War II
- Washington
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- Branch
- Air Force
- Rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Wars
- World War II
- Born
- February 24, 1920
- Died
- February 7, 1999
Resting place
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Bremerton, 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 652662, last updated by the VA August 14, 1999.
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