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Joe L. Filichia

Warrant Officer, Junior GradeTinian Island

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

Joe L. Filichia served in the 603rd Air Engineering Squadron. 

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