Edgar P. McKinney, Jr.

1st LieutenantTinian Island

Wendover, UT

509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran

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

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