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Albert G. Barsumian

Radar Operator in the Straight FlushHiroshima Mission

Tinian IslandWendover, UT
509th Composite GroupHiroshima MissionManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
Straight Flush

Albert G. Barsumian served as a sergeant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the radar operator on the Straight Flush during the Hiroshima mission.

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