In section 5, there lies a true hero of Naval innovation. Hyman G. Rickover is known as the Father of the Nuclear Navy. Rickover’s work resulted in the development of the first nuclear propulsion system used by the United States Navy. He led a team of scientists in the creation of this advancement and its application and implementation aboard the first nuclear powered submarine, the Nautilus. Rickover’s maverick and unrelenting ways led this brilliant naval scientist to remain on active duty well into his 80s before he was forced into retirement at the rank of Admiral. Rickover is buried in Section 5, Lot 7000, Grid VW-36 in Arlington National Cemetery.

[igp-video src=”” poster=”https://www.arlington.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/in-section-5-there-lies-a-true-hero-of-naval-innovation.-hyman-g.-rickover-is-known-as-the-father-of.jpg” size=”large”]In section 5, there lies a true hero of Naval innovation. Hyman G. Rickover is known as the Father of the Nuclear Navy. Rickover’s work resulted in the development of the first nuclear propulsion system used by the United States Navy. He led a team of scientists in the creation of this advancement and its application and implementation aboard the first nuclear powered submarine, the Nautilus. Rickover’s maverick and unrelenting ways led this brilliant naval scientist to remain on active duty well into his 80s before he was forced into retirement at the rank of Admiral. Rickover is buried in Section 5, Lot 7000, Grid VW-36 in Arlington National Cemetery.