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Albert William Hitz
Date of Birth: November 15, 1883
Date of Death: February 24, 1956
Place of Birth:
Place of Death: Avenal, CA
Veteran: No
Headstone: Yes
Mortuary: Phipps Mortuary - Lemoore CA
Location: Grave: L Lot: 3 Block: 21
Date of Death: February 24, 1956
Place of Birth:
Place of Death: Avenal, CA
Veteran: No
Headstone: Yes
Mortuary: Phipps Mortuary - Lemoore CA
Location: Grave: L Lot: 3 Block: 21
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