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Robert E. Thornton

1027th Air Material SquadronTinian Island

Wendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
North Airfield at Tinian Island.

Robert E. Thornton served in the 1027th Air Material Squadron.

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