Atomic Bomb Test identification card, ca. 1946
Title
Atomic Bomb Test identification card, ca. 1946
Subject
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (World War II).
War (World War II).
Description
A colored scan of an atomic bomb test identification card for Bernard W. Detlefsen, who was affiliated with the "Project Crossroads" atomic bomb testing on Bikini Atoll in 1946.
On the front of the card, "Atomic Bomb Test: Joint Task Force One" is printed. A gold eagle seal can be seen on the background of the image. An expiration date of September 1, 1946 is printed on the front. It is signed by Vice Admiral William H. P. Blandy, United States Navy.
On the back of the card is Detlefsen's identification information, including color of hair, height, weight, eye color, and birth date. Detlefsen's signature and imprint of his right index finger is also shown on the back of the card.
On the front of the card, "Atomic Bomb Test: Joint Task Force One" is printed. A gold eagle seal can be seen on the background of the image. An expiration date of September 1, 1946 is printed on the front. It is signed by Vice Admiral William H. P. Blandy, United States Navy.
On the back of the card is Detlefsen's identification information, including color of hair, height, weight, eye color, and birth date. Detlefsen's signature and imprint of his right index finger is also shown on the back of the card.
Date
ca. 1946
Contributor
Courtesy of Gary Spivey.
Rights
All rights to the images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
Language
English
- Date Added
- September 21, 2013
- Item Type
- Document
- Citation
- “Atomic Bomb Test identification card, ca. 1946,” World War II Comes to Williamson County, accessed April 27, 2024, https://ww2comestowilliamsoncounty.omeka.net/items/show/560.