William B. Reedy

Ground Crew on Full HouseTinian Island

Wendover, UT

509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran

William B. Reedy served as a corporal in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was a member of the ground crew on the B-29 Full House.

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