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Robert J. Petrolli

Navigator on the Laggin’ DragonTinian Island

Wendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
McEachern Yearbook photo

Robert J. Petrolli served as a 2nd lieutenant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the navigator regularly assigned to the Laggin’ Dragon.

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