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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Harry K. Daghlian, Jr.

Hometown

New London, Connecticut

Honored By

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WORKED FOR THE U.S. ARMY AS A PHYSICIST AT LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXICO UNDER OPPENHEIMER AND GENERAL GROVES. DIED IN A LABORATORY ACCIDENT THERE. FIRST INDIVIDUAL LOST DUE TO RADIATION BURNS IN SEPTEMBER 1945.