Operation Redwing
1956
US Atomic Veterans (PA)
Homer Williams
From: "Homer Williams" hwilliams@austin.rr.com
To: pdxavets@aracnet.com
Subject: NAAV
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Dear Friends,
I served aboard the USS Estes, AGC 12 from November 1955 through July 1957. In the Spring and Summer of 1956, we were the Flagship for "Operation Redwing" in the Marshall Islands. I think I remember that there were 14 "shots" during the Operation both at Eniwetok and Bikini.
To date, I've had no cancer and am in reasonably good health. However, I suspect that the day will come when participation in Operation Redwing will indeed compromise my health and life.
I would be most appreciative if you could direct me to anyone else who might have been Ship's Company on the Estes during Operation Redwing.
Thank you so much,
Homer D.Williams
1902 Boxwood Court
Austin, TX 78745
US Navy Serial # 362 54 93
512-442-2913 telephone
512-447-8413 FAX
hwilliams@austin.rr.com
--Keith Whittle
August 28, 1999
Operation Redwing