W4HLO/J9 1946 Marshall Islands

ACRM Archie Erving Cannon, Jr. (1923-1993), W4HLO, son of Archie E. Cannon, was serving with Carrier Aircraft Service Unit Number 8 (C.A.S.U. #8) on Kwajalein Atoll in 1946.
His rank, ACRM, stands for Aviation Chief Radioman.

This card was signed by Roland Steinmetz W8LQA

The first Atomic testing in the Marshall's Islands (Operation crossroads) happened between July 1 and  Aug. 10, 1946  with bomb "ABLE" on July 1 1946 and bomb "BAKER" July 25, 1946.

QSL Patrick Rigg Collection
Info courtesy of W5KNE
Bomb info courtesy of Patrick Rigg