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John G. Acker

320th Troop Carrier SquadronTinian Island

University of California, BerkeleyWendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
North Airfield at Tinian Island.

John G. Acker served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron.

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