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Edward P. Shvegel

Private First ClassTinian Island

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

Edward P. Shvegel served in the 603rd Air Engineering Squadron.

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