This website was created to honor our loved one, Donald Sock who proudly served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1959. We honor him for his service.
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In honor of our Dad, Don Sock, and his service in the Navy. He tells the story of life as a sailor, atomic bomb testing and living on Enewetak. Take a few minutes to watch the story of this incredible man serving his country at an incredible time.
When asked about this photo, which was taken in Hawaii, Don said, "I always loved this photo. There was probably some hot chic walking by."
Don in Hawaii, where he was stationed after being on Eniwetok.
Barracks at boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Barracks at boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Don trained at the United States Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois.
The Defense Department closely monitored the weather on Eniwetok to ensure the radiation from explosions had passed before testing another bomb.
In 1958, the arms race proceeded with enormous weapons production. Hardtack I included 35 tests, the largest test series up to that point (1958 in fact saw a total of 77 U.S. tests), more than the three record-setting series combined. This ambitious testi
Eniwetok is a large coral atoll of 40 islands in the Pacific Ocean, and with its 850 people, forms a legislative district of the Ralik Chain of the Marshall Islands. Its land area totals less than 5.85 square kilometres (2.26 sq mi).
