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James L. Fox, Jr.

SergeantTinian Island

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

James L. Fox, Jr. served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron.

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