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Thomas J. Pfaff

First LieutenantTinian Island

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

Thomas J. Pfaff served in the 1395th Military Police Aviation.

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