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C. F. Hill

Private 1st ClassTinian Island

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

C. F. Hill served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron. 

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