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Clair W. Burgener

2nd LieutenantHanford, WA

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

Clair W. Burgener served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron. 

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