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Robert A. Berardo

Private 1st ClassTinian Island

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

Robert A. Berardo served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron. 

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