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C. S. Matheny

CorporalTinian Island

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

C. S. Matheny served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron.

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