Burial record - VA - Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum
Donald Joseph Mika
Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Cook County, Illinois
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Donald Joseph Mika |
| Cemetery | Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| Birth date | 1939-09-24 |
| Death date | 2001-02-21 |
| Military branch | US ARMY |
| Military rank | CPL |
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