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L. J. Adams, Jr.

CorporalTinian Island

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

L. J. Adams, Jr. served as a Corporal in the 390th Air Service Group.

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