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Sam Allen, Jr.

Corporal in the 320th Troop Carrier SquadronTinian Island

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

Sam Allen, Jr. served as a corporal in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron.

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