National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
In 1942, James E. Fix, was a 16-year-old freshman at Texas A&M University. Fix was drafted into the Army, and, after basic training, twenty men in his unit were chosen for the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP).
Richard “Dick” H. Nelson served as a private first class in the 509th Composite Group. He was the radio operator on the Enola Gay during its mission to Hiroshima.
William R. Cain served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron.
