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Thomas L. Heddy

CorporalTinian Island

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

Thomas L. Heddy served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron. 

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