Chapter 2
PERSONNEL and EQUIPMENT on
ENIWETAK ISLAND, I-2 MARCH 1954
2.1
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF ENIWETAK ISLAND
Rongerik Atoll is situated 135 nautical miles east of Bikini Atoll.
is located along the southeastern perimeter of Rongerik Atoll.
Eniwetak Island
Eniwetak Island is crescent-shaped. It is 1'4 miles long and approximately ¥, mile
wide at the center (Figure 2.1).
As indicated in Figure 2.1, the general housing area was located in the central part
of the island with the weather station located near the southwestern end of the island and
the communications section located near the northeastern end of the island.
2.2
LIST OF MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED ON ENIWETAK ISLAND,
RONGERKK ATOLL, 1 AND 2 MARCH 1954.
Clinical Number Assigned
Air Force
28
Army