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Submitted by
Name: Robert A Kerbel
From: Fort Collins, CO, now Amarillo, TX
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Comments:
Served aboard during Vietnam and made CPO while on the gun line. The Holly I was on was FRAM II. Wish more pictures were of her during that deployment.

Added: February 18, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Greg clevenger
From: 2628 Morganton rd maryville Tennessee
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Comments:
My dad was on the Hollister in the Korean War his name was Clarence Bert Clevenger just wanted to see if anyone served with my father and thank all the sailors that sailed on her for your service

Added: January 19, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Ralph Reyes
From: Texas
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Comments:
On Board 1975-1979

Added: December 30, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Dave Harter
From: Spokane Was.
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Comments:
I served onboard from late 61 to late 63. I was a gmg3 when I left the ship.

Added: November 12, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Dan Mourey
From: Indiana
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Comments:
On the Hollister 1972 - 1973 BT

Added: November 11, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Kevin
From: Washington, DC
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Comments:
The Hollister was my first ship. Me and 29 other NROTC midshipmen spent the summer of '73 onboard, picking up the ship while it dry-docked in Portland, OR. We called it the "Jolly Holly" and we were rotated through all aspects of the ship while underway. We were 18/19 years old -- and never forgot the spectrum of experience -- from the "gunline" veterans of Vietnam, to the dedicated officers and crew; and to those on board who can only be described as "leadership challenges." That said, we were leaders in the making; we were taking it all in; and the Hollister was a great start.

BGen, USMC (Ret.)

Added: October 16, 2015

Submitted by
Name: David J Prewett
From: Oklahoma
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Comments:
I served on the USS Hollister from 1961 to 1965 as a machinist mate in aft engine room,we spent 60 days total in the blue waters of Vietnam in late 1964

Added: October 6, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Ann Potocnak
From: Virginia
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Comments:
Hope you all have a fantastic reunion this year! ~Ann (Granddaughter of CAPT John H. "Jack" Bowell, Sr. RET d.)

Added: September 22, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Greg Lambert
From: Marion Ill.
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Comments:
My dad served on the Hollister during the Bikini test. His name was Ernest G. Lambert. He was Chief of the engine room during his tour. He was in the Navy for 8 years. I remember being in Charleston SC when he was still on active duty. Dad died in 2005.

Added: August 3, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Roger Anderson
From: Tacoma WA
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Comments:
65 & 66 engine room, remember Jim Rush, W Golish,M Haverty,Paul Addison One of the best two years of my life just didn't know it. Living half of the year in Laos and the other half in a motor home driving through the US. Staying around Washington during the summer. If anyone knows the wear a bouts of the people above have them call me at 479-222-5554. I have talked to J Rush. Thanks and good luck to all. :!cool:

Added: June 13, 2015

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