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Thomas S. Grennan

Flight Engineer on the Straight FlushTinian Island

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

Thomas S. Grennan served as a 2nd lieutenant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. 

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