National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Lt. Col. Thomas John Classen served as a lieutenant colonel in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. By 1943, Tom was the captain of the 72nd Squadron.
Cordell W. Callahan served in the 1st Ordnance Squadron.
Gordon Knobeloch was drafted into the Army directly out of Washington University in St. Louis. He was deployed to Los Alamos.
Fred D. Butler served as a private first class in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was a member of the ground crew regularly assigned to the B-29 Laggin’ Dragon.