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Charles Bacon

1st Ordnance SquadronTinian Island

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

Charles Bacon served in the 1st Ordnance Squadron.

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