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Arthur R. Hanson

SergeantTinian Island

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

Arthur R. Hanson served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron. 

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