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Clyde L. Bysom

Tail Gunner in Some PunkinsTinian Island

Wendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
The Some Punkins

Clyde L. Bysom served as a corporal in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the tail gunner regularly assigned to the B-29 Some Punkins.

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