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K. L. Mallory

CaptainTinian Island

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

K. L. Mallory served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron.

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