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Derward A. Stevens

Ground Crew on Strange CargoTinian Island

Wendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
The Strange Cargo

Derward A. Stevens served as a corporal in the 393rd bombardment Squadron. He was a member of the ground crew regularly assigned to the B-29 Strange Cargo.

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