National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Louisville native John Tepe began working for the DuPont Company in 1939 after he received his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville.
R. L. Kirk worked for the United States Engineer District Office.
Antonio Tapia was a staff worker at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project.
Robert H. Shumard served as a sergeant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He worked as an assistant engineer, aiding the other crew engineers with keeping the planes running during bombing missions.
