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George I. Schreffer

Ground Crew on Jabit IIITinian Island

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

George I. Schreffer served as a corporal in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was a member of the ground crew on the B-29 Jabit III.

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