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Wilford A. Orr

CorporalTinian Island

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

Wilford A. Orr served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron.

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