National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Mary Lou Curtis joined the Manhattan Project in Dayton, Ohio in 1943. Mrs. Curtis worked in the Counting Room at Monsanto’s Unit III facility, where she developed new methods to measure and analyze radioactive materials, such as polonium, which was used as the trigger for the atomic bombs.
Harry W. Nolte served in the 603rd Air Engineering Squadron.
B. A. Howle served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron.
Walter F. McCaleb served in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron.
