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J. G. Branfeld

Radio OperatorTinian Island

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

J. G. Branfeld served as a sergeant in the 390th Air Service Group.

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