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Edgar P. McKinney, Jr.

1st LieutenantTinian Island

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

Edgar P. McKinney, Jr. served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron. 

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