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Porter A. Richardson

Technical SergeantTinian Island

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

Porter A. Richardson served in the Radar Section of the 393rd Bombardment Squadron.

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