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B. P. Ciaccio

Private 1st ClassTinian Island

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

B. P. Ciaccio served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron.

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