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William E. Smith

Ground Crew on Straight FlushTinian Island

Wendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
The Straight Flush

William E. Smith served as a corporal in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was a member of the ground crew regularly assigned to the B-29 Straight Flush.

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