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Lloyd H. Nelson

2nd LieutenantTinian Island

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

Lloyd H. Nelson served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron.

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