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Gerald E. Bean

Lieutenant ColonelTinian Island

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

Gerald E. Bean served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron. 

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