Theron G. Finzel

Chemist and EngineerChicago, IL

Oak Ridge, TN

EngineerManhattan Project VeteranScientist

Dr. Theron G. Finzel was a chemical engineer/chemist. He worked for DuPont, and was asked to help on the Manhattan Project. He was first sent to Chicago, and later moved to Oak Ridge, TN. He received a certificate from the War Deptartment for his Manhattan Project services dated 6 August 1945 and a Manhattan Project pin.

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