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Russell Hamler, last of World War II s Merrill s Marauders, dies at 99

The soldiers’ mission was as dangerous as it was audacious: a trek of more than 500 miles through mountainous jungle in northern Burma to seize a Japanese-held airfield in World War II.

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Russell Hamler, the last of Merrill s Marauders, dies at 99

Russell Hamler and the rest of Merrill's Marauders fought behind enemy lines in the Burmese jungle in World War II.

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Hamler, thought to be last of WWII Merrill s Marauders unit, dies at 99

HARRISBURG, Pa. The reputed last member of the famed American jungle fighting unit in World War II nicknamed the Merrill s Marauders has died.

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Russell Hamler of famed WWII Merrill s Marauders dies at 99

Russell Hamler was believed to be the last living member of the famed American jungle fighting unit in World War II nicknamed the Merrill’s Marauders.

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Russell Hamler, thought to be the last of WWII Merrill s Marauders jungle-fighting unit, dies at 99

Russell Hamler, thought to be the last of WWII Merrill s Marauders jungle-fighting unit, dies at 99
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