National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Max Gittler was working on his degree in mechanical engineering at NYU when he was drafted into the Army during World War II.
Ted C. Irwin served in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron.
August “Gus” Knuth was a millwright and carpenter who helped construct Chicago Pile-1. He was present on December 2, 1942 when the pile went critical in the first self-sustaining chain reaction in history.
Edward Malnek served in the 1395th Military Police Company, Aviation.
