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Joel S. Canby

LieutenantTinian Island

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

Joel S. Canby served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron.

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