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Leonard F. Lindey

Military PoliceOak Ridge, TN

Military Veteran

Leonard Lindey was a member of the Miltary Police assigned to Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He worked primarily in perimeter security, checking on all personnel coming in and out of the complex. 

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