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Wallace A. Foster

Private 1st ClassTinian Island

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

Wallace A. Foster served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron. 

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