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August “Gus” Knuth

Chicago, IL

August “Gus” Knuth was a millwright and carpenter who helped construct Chicago Pile-1. He was present on December 2, 1942 when the pile went critical in the first self-sustaining chain reaction in history.

C. M. Daws

Oak Ridge, TN

C. M. Daws worked for the Edenfield Electric Company.

J. S. Gatenby

Oak Ridge, TN

Gatenby worked for Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation.

James A. Beatson

Tinian Island

James A. Beatson served in the 1st Ordnance Squadron.