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James A. Burns

Private 1st ClassHanford, WA

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

James A. Burns served in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron.

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