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Lester E. Bowman

SergeantTinian Island

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

Lester E. Bowman served in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. 

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