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Vernon C. Beebe

1st LieutenantTinian Island

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

Vernon C. Beebe served in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron.

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