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View our old guestbook, entries dated from November 2008 - June 2011 - Archived Entries
Comments: I served on the Hollister after boot camp from early 1952 until early 1954 when I left the ship to go to Submarine School. I left as an EN#. I was part of the crew on the Captain's Gig, among other duties. If anyone remembers me, drop me a note and I'll reply.
Added: August 11, 2011
Submitted by Name: Bear Cannon From: Seaside, or E-mail: Contact
Comments: Hello Everyone Hope to See you in Seattle.
Added: August 7, 2011
Submitted by Name: Joe Vercellotti From: Hilton Head Island, SC E-mail: Contact
Comments: Testing out the new Guest Book format.
Admin reply: testing the reply feature
Added: August 6, 2011
Submitted by Name: doug gilbert From: college park ga E-mail: Contact
Comments: looking forward to reunion in sept 2011. was last in 2008 in branson. was on hollister 1965-68
Added: August 4, 2011
Submitted by Name: Patricia Whigham From: Samson, Alabama E-mail: Contact
Comments: Just to honor my brother Byron S. Whigham who served aboard the USS Hollister in 1966,67,68. He passed away in January of 2010 and we buried him with full Naval Honors!! He spent 25 years in the Navy and retired with the rank of Senior Chief. I loved my brother and what he did to serve his country. He was so proud of being a Navy man. I just had to write this for him and his memory!! Thank You and may God bless each and everyone of the men that has served on the USS Hollister DD788.
Added: July 31, 2011
Submitted by Name: Lance Kounitz From: Trenton, New Jersey E-mail: Contact
Comments: An old friend of mine the former FN (E3)Allyn R. Smith(now age 83)would like to make contact with plank owners of USS Hollister DD788. He was an original crew member of the March 29, 1946 launch of that ship. His phone is 301 698-9892 (Frederick, MD) He does NOT have a computer or an email address. If your a shipmate from that time please give him a call. Thanks...
Added: July 24, 2011
Submitted by Name: Jamie London From: Florida E-mail: Contact
Comments: The photos of the Hollister are amazing! Thanks so much. Really enjoyed browsing this site - inspirational! And thanks to all the crew for their service!
Name: Lance Weygandt
From: Oologah, Oklahoma
I was aboard the USS Hollister from 1966 to Sept. 1967.
Admin reply: Good to hear from you.. Its not too late to get to the Hollister reunion in Bloomington, MN which starts today.--jfv