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Peter T. Harris

SergeantTinian Island

Los Alamos, NMWendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
North Airfield at Tinian Island.

Peter T. Harris served in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron.

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