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W. R. Born

SergeantTinian Island

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

W. R. Born served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Sevices Squadron. 

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