Operation Hardtack 1
1958
US Atomic Veterans
Frank Dujanovic
Frank Dujanovic sent email about his duty at Operation Hardtack.
From: "DUJANOVIC,FRANCIS" fdujanovic@neo.rr.com
To: pdxavets@aracnet.com
Subject: Operation Hardtack
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000
I was in the US Navy on the USS Benner DDR 807 as a gunners mate. I was responsible for Mount 51, a 5" 38 twin mount. We loaded a 5" missle in the gun breach and fired into the mushroom cloud. This missle registered various tenperature and gas readings.
We were in the Marshall Islands for 3 months. I did a lot of swimming and deep diving for various sea shells and varnished them. I have some still displayed in my home.
I remember sitting on deck with my head in my arms at blast time. I was able to see the bones in my arms. We had no knowledge of any danger or hazard. I believe we were involved in 28 detonations. I would like to know the names of each shot.
I recently got my membership in the National Association of Atomic Veterans.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
Frank Dujanovic
Barberton, Ohio 44203
Email: fdujanovic@neo.rr.com
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