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William J. Collinson

Navigator on Some PunkinsTinian Island

Wendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
The Some Punkins

William J. Collinson served as a 1st lieutenant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the navigator regularly assigned to the B-29 Some Punkins.

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