Jim Armitage

Jim Rodgers Armitage

Nickname:  —

Employer during Enewetak Atoll Atomic Cleanup Mission:  Army

Rank:  CWO

Job Title: 761A Marine Engineer

Unit: LARC, Co. A 84th ENG BN

1st Enewetak Atoll TDY Tour: 9/1/1977 – 2/1/1978

Island Lived on at Enewetak Atoll:  Lojwa

Islands Worked on at Enewetak Atoll: Enewetak, Lojwa, Runit,Enjibi

Description of Work Performed: Team Chief for the 309th Trans Det. Fwd. Prov. attached to Co. A 84th ENG BN. Maintenance for the 4 LARCs assigned to the project. Other duties as assigned.

Health Challenges which may be related to Radiation Exposure:  Yes

Comments about Health Challenges: Respiratory problems, skin cancers, and constant cough.

Veterans Administration Health Assistance: Yes

Experiences with the Veterans Administration:  I have only used the VA very few times, generally I was treated o.k.

Current Residence:  Fayetteville, TN

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