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Joseph L. Ross

SergeantTinian Island

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

Joseph L. Ross served in the radar section of the 393rd Bombardment Squadron.

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