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Eric E. Johnson

Physical ChemistUniversity of California, Berkeley

K-25 PlantOak Ridge, TN
Manhattan Project VeteranMilitary VeteranScientistSpecial Engineer Detachment
Oak Ridge, K-25

Attended Creighton University.

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