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Billy B. Burns

CaptainTinian Island

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

Billy B. Burns served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron. 

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