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 Hyman G. Rickover
N 38° 52.920 W 077° 04.244
18S E 320386 N 4305720
Admiral Hyman G. Rickover is known as "The Father of the Nuclear Navy.
Waymark Code: WMBPEA
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2011
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Hyman G. Rickover was born on January 27, 1900 in Maków Mazowiecki, Poland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1922 and served on board the USS LaVallette and the USS Nevada. He later returned to the Naval Academy for post graduate training. In 1930 he received submarine training and served as head of the Electrical Section in the Bureau of Ships during World War II. In 1947 Rickover received training in nuclear power at Oak Ridge, Tennessee where he explored the possibility of using nuclear power for navy ships. As a result of his nuclear training Rickover exerted tremendous influence in the development of the “nuclear navy.” As a result of his influence Hyman Rickover is known as “The Father of the Nuclear Navy.” After 63-years of active service Admiral Rickover retired on January 19, 1982, making him the longest serving naval officer in U. S. History. Admiral Hyman G. Rickover died on July 8, 1986 and is buried in Section 5 – Lot 7000 at Arlington National Cemetery. Source/Credit: ( visit link)
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Hyman G. Rickover was born in Poland on January 27, 1900, in Maków Mazowiecki, Poland. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1922 and served on board USS LaVallette and USS Nevada until he returned to the Academy for postgraduate education in electrical engineering.
Rickover underwent submarine training between January and June 1930. His service as head of the Electrical Section in the Bureau of Ships during World War II brought him a Legion of Merit and gave him experience in directing large development programs, choosing talented technical people, and working closely with private industry.
Assigned to the Bureau of Ships in September 1947, Rickover received training in nuclear power at Oak Ridge Tennessee and worked with the bureau to explore the possibility of nuclear ship propulsion.
In February 1949 he received an assignment to the Division of Reactor Development, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission and then assumed control of the Navy's effort as Director of the Naval Reactors Branch in the Bureau of Ships. This twin role enabled him to lead the effort to develop the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus (SSN-571). The latter joined the fleet in January 1955.
Promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral by 1958, Rickover exerted tremendous personal influence over the nuclear Navy in both an engineering and cultural sense. His views touched matters of design, propulsion, education, personnel, and professional standards. In every sense, he played the role of father to the nuclear fleet, its officers, and its men.
After sixty-four years of service, Rickover retired from the Navy as a full admiral on January 19, 1982. He died on July 8, 1986.
Date of birth: 01/27/1900
Date of death: 07/08/1986
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Daily - 8 a.m to 5 p.m.
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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