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Eugene S. Grennan

Hiroshima Mission

Eugene S. Grennan served as a 2nd lieutenant in the 509th Composite Group. He was the flight engineer on the Straight Flush during the Hiroshima mission.

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Bernard F. Benson served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron.

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France

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