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James A. Lawler, Jr.

Private 1st ClassTinian Island

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

James A. Lawler, Jr. served in the 603rd Air Engineering Squadron.

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