Michael A. Dudkowski

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Michael A. Dudkowski

Nickname:  —

Employer during Enewetak Atoll Atomic Cleanup Mission:  Navy

Rank:  —

Job Title: —

Unit: WESTPAC

Enewetak Atoll TDY Tour:  7/1/1977 – 7/4/1977

Island Lived on at Enewetak Atoll:  Enewetak

Islands Worked on at Enewetak Atoll:  Enewetak

Description of Work Performed:  Spent a couple of days there in 1977 offloading equipment and personnel as part of a WESTPAC cruise.

Health Challenges which may be related to Radiation Exposure:  None

Comments about Health Challenges: Have the normal aches and pains of age. Had asthma as a child so I don’t know if slight breathing problems are from virus’s of winter or anything serious from visiting the island for a couple of days.

Veterans Administration Health Assistance: No assistance currently needed.

Experiences with the Veterans Administration:  —

Current Residence: Lockport, New York

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