Harry Rae Van Cleve

1923–2001 (age 78)

Biography

Harry Rae Van Cleve, born in 1923, served his country before returning to civilian life with a deep appreciation for the freedoms he helped defend. His experiences in uniform guided a lifetime of integrity.

He remained committed to the ideals he had upheld, offering quiet support to those around him and treasuring the memories of shared service. Arlington National Cemetery now holds his place among the nation’s honored dead.

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