National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
In 1942, James E. Fix, was a 16-year-old freshman at Texas A&M University. Fix was drafted into the Army, and, after basic training, twenty men in his unit were chosen for the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP).
Lt. Col. Thomas John Classen served as a lieutenant colonel in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. By 1943, Tom was the captain of the 72nd Squadron.
