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Col. Kenneth D. Nichols Collection

District Engineer - Manhattan Engineer District

In his capacity as District Engineer of the Manhattan Engineer District, Col. (later Maj. General) Nichols supervised the research and development connected with the design, construction, and operation of all of the facilities required for the production of weapon-grade plutonium and uranium 235.  Born in 1907, Gen. Nichols passed away on Feb. 21, 2000 at the age of 92.  (See complete biography and other information about Gen. K. D. Nichols below) - NOTE: All photos and information provided by his son, K. David Nichols, Jr.

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Col. Kenneth D. Nichols of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers - Photo taken in mid-40's Maj. Gen. Kenneth D. Nichols of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Receives Distinguished Graduate Award at West Point - 1996 Maj. Gen. Kenneth D. Nichols of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Receives Distinguished Graduate Award at West Point - 1996 Maj. Gen. Kenneth D. Nichols of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Receives Distinguished Graduate Award at West Point - 1996 Obituary - Maj. Gen. Kenneth D. Nichols - February 21, 2000
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One of many historic memos that were issued by Col. K. D. Nichols - August 11, 1945 One of many historic memos that were issued by Col. K. D. Nichols - August 6, 1945 Obituary - Gen. Kenneth D. Nichols - Page 1 of 2 Obituary - Gen. Kenneth D. Nichols - Page 2 of 2  
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