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Manual Betes

CorporalTinian Island

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

Manuel Betes served in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron as an Army Corporal.

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