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Darwin C. Lewis

Technical SergeantTinian Island

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

Darwin C. Lewis served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron. 

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