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Years Served: 1967/1969…Great two years if had it to do over won’t change a thing.

Years Served: 1967/1969…Great two years if had it to do over won’t change a thing.

Years Served: 1952-1956…Have lot’s of memories (Bad & Good)

Years Served: 1962…My friend Jerry Springett, who served on the USS Jenkins in 1962, passed away in May 2009 of cancer. His widow Linda and I believe it’s possibly due to radiation exposure. We have been told that Jerry was on the USS Jenkins at Johnston Island during Operation Dominic I. We need to substantiate he was on board since that would make him an atomic veteran, thus entitling his widow to benefits. Where would I find a list of crew members who served on the USS Jenkins in 1962, and whether or not the Jenkins was actually in the affected area? Any help or leads would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail me, Harry Rice, at hrice310@aol.com. Thank you.