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Edward B. Irick

Staff SergeantTinian Island

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

Edward B. Irick served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron. 

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