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Richard J. Kapitz

1st Ordnance SquadronTinian Island

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

Richard J. Kapitz served in the 1st Ordnance Squadron.

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