National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Stewart W. Williams served as a 1st lieutenant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron of the 509th Composite Group.
Earl K. Hyde was a research associate at the University of Chicago’s Metallurgical Laboratory (“Met Lab”) during the Manhattan Project.
Dean W. McKee served in the 1st Ordnance Squadron.
The following are excerpts from “Converging Lines,” a genealogy and family history book researched and written by Norma McKinney, as well as oral recollections from her in 2011 and Charles’ remembrances to his grandson in 1990 for an eighth grade report.