National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Theron L. Blaisdell served as a private first class in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was a member of the ground crew regularly assigned to the B-29 The Great Artiste.
Alvin R. Arnold served in the 1027th Air Material Squadron.
Joe M. Massengill served in the 603rd Air Engineering Squadron.
The following are excerpts from “Converging Lines,” a genealogy and family history book researched and written by Norma McKinney, as well as oral recollections from her in 2011 and Charles’ remembrances to his grandson in 1990 for an eighth grade report.