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Thomas H. Fithian

Technical SergeantTinian Island

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

Thomas H. Fithian served in the 320th Air Engineering Squadron.

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