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USS Holland (AS 32) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Holland (AS 32). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?

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There are 1297 crew members registered for the USS Holland (AS 32).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1963 | 1964 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 – 1973 | 1974 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 – now

Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Benton, Billie	CWO2	Jan 4, 1902 – Dec 27, 1903	R-6	R-6 Div-O and coached the ships flag football team to 1st place
Gustafson, Eric		Sep 4, 1962 – May 6, 1965	Electrical	Lots of memorys.
Dunn, Jim	E-5 SONARMAN	1963 – 1966	Electronics Repair	I am a plank holder and sailed from Charleston to Rota. Spent a wonderfull tour and was discharged from Rota. Would like to talk with family of Joe Quinn. he was Best Man at my wedding after we were out of the Navy and off of the Holland.
Thies, Glen	ET2	1963 – Aug 3, 1966	W-4	I am a plankowner, having reported to Pascagoula, MS in early 1963. The time spent on the Holland was wonderful. I grew up, had a great time, and found a career to pursue in civilian life.
Harris, Jc (Harry)	RM1	1963 – 1965	Operations	Plankowner.Had a great time exploring Rota, Jerez and Cadiz.
Prescott, Edwin	E5 Shipfitter Metalsmith	1963 – 1964	Sheetmetal Shop	I'm a plankholder . Remember our shakedown before we went to Rota. Gitmo.Cuba, Kingston Jamaca, port a rico. then back to Charleston Some great times in Rota Spain.
Baboo Jr, Frederick	FIREMAN	1963 – 1964	E DIVISION	Is the USS Holland still in moth balls or cut up for scap? Enjoyed being on the Holland. Visited different countries, and had met alot of nice sailors. Retired now and just taking it easy.
Heon, Richard	EN-3	1963 – 1965	3RD DIV	ENG COMMADOR'S BARGE TORPIDO RETREVER PRECOM CREW/ PLANK OWNER
Levine, Perry	LTJG	1963 – Nov 1965	Supply Corps	Plank owner; Joined ship in Pascagoula shipyard as Ship's Store Division Officer; Sailed to Rota and served until discharged in Nov. 1965
McNichol, Ron	ETN3 - ET1	1963 – 1967	Operations then R4	Ernst. Doesn't seem to remember me but I remember him borrowing my tape recorder so he could beat me to 1st class! He did ... by 6 months! :) Chet Konopko, Frank Minozi, Was, Archer, LDO LT JG Dudley who greatly helped.
Taylor, Frank	MMC	Jan 6, 1963 – Oct 8, 1967
Winsor, Bob	MT3	Jan 6, 1963 – Sep 10, 1965	W-2	PLAYED IN A BAND AT THE ACEY-DUCEY CLUB AND OTHER PLACES ON BASE AND IN TOWN
Hibben, Butch	ET1	Feb 1963 – Jul 1965	w4
Young, Jerry	ETN2	Feb 1963 – Jan 1965	R-4	Plank Owner. Had great times with my buddies in Rota, Puerto, San Lucar and the costa del sol. Good friends, Tom Distasio, Jimmy Hitchcock and Jim Popa. And who can forget the "El Gato Loco"? Division officer LTJG Dudly.
Popa, Jim	ETN2	Mar 1963 – Mar 1966	RT	Plankowner, assigned to radiac repair and cal. shop. Great times in Rota, Torremolinos, Seville, etc. Took base flying club's T-34 to the RAF base/Gibraltar for duty-free shopping. $$'s went so far then, an E-1 lived good. Great times
Davis, Richard	RM2(SS)	Mar 1, 1963 – Apr 1, 1964	Operations	Precommissioning crew(Plankowner). Joined ship at Charleston from Norfolk training contingent.Stayed with her thru shakedown at Gtmo and departed after tying up at Rota.
Kent, Rod	ET1	Mar 18, 1963 – Jun 5, 1966	W-4	Joined nucleus precomm crew in Pascagoula. Designed ships patch and built Holland model. Served in Rota until shipped off for NESEP in 1966. Holland W4 crew was best I ever served with and instrumental in me pursuing a 25-year navy career
Bishop, Jimmy	ET1/ETC	Apr 1963 – Nov 1965	W-4	Married and first son born while on Holland. One of my best tours. Now in Pensacola, FL
Lunsford, Jerry	ET3	Apr 1963 – Apr 1964	W-4	Original Plank Owner. Had a 35 year career in Electronic Design, retired and now fly for several people in the DFW area. Have fond memeories of the early days.
Osier, Martin	ET-2	Apr 1, 1963 – Aug 23, 1965	W-4	Was assigned to the Holland in Engels Shipbuilding Corp., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Served through August, 1965 when I separated from the Navy.
Ingram, Roger	shippfitter 2nd class	May 2, 1963 – Jun 1, 1963	ship fitter	Was aboard the Holland steaming back from Guantanamo , Cuba when we heard about the Kennedy assination.
Natale, Gerard (Jerry)	EM 2	May 4, 1963 – Apr 7, 1967	E Division	Looking to talk with old friends and shipmates. Great memories of Rota & the Holland.
Streeter, John	TM2	May 7, 1963 – Mar 23, 1967	Weapons 5	The best assignment anyone could ever ask for - 2 yrs 8 months in Rota. Saw a lot of things, did a lot of things, made a lot of friends, even grew up a bit. Would love to hear from anyone I served with.
Wrieden, Arthur	ENFA to EN3	May 15, 1963 – Mar 1965	M&A	Was at PreCom in Norfolk and rode the ship to Rota. Was assigned to the after engine room under EN1 Smith
Thompson, John	MA3	May 31, 1963 – Jul 1, 1965	Supply	I am a plank owner. I came on board in Missippi. Was assign during outfitting, training curise, trip to Rota and did some time in Rota.
Thompson, John	MA2	May 31, 1963 – Jul 1, 1965	S-5 Division	I am a plank owner. I came on board in Mississippi. I was assign during outfitting, training cruise, trip to Rota and did some time in Rota.
Wolner, Charles (Whitey)	ENC	Jun 1963 – Mar 1967	M & A	I worked in the Forward Engine Room. I Came back aboard in 1970-1974. At that time I worked with Pat Smith in the 3M office. Had a great tour of Duty on the Holland. My Wife and I had Three Children Born in Rota Spain.
Vance, Jim	DT 3	Jun 1963 – Sep 1966	Dental	A plank owner. I had good friends from all over the ship who I would enjoy hearing from. A good ship with a great crew!
Howell, James	TM3	Jun 11, 1963 – Dec 8, 1964	w3	worked in torpedo shop
Gardisky, Richard	MR2	Jul 1963 – Oct 1964		Plank-Owner, Sailed Ship to Rota Spain.
Ross, Dan	SFC--WO1	Jul 1963 – Feb 1966	pipe shop	good tour.my young wife loved spain and hated to leave
Ridings, Bobby	RMSN	Jul 1963 – Jun 1965	Communications	Was onboard before commission and served on board until June 1965. They were some of the best times while I was in the Navy.
Lynett, Michael	RM1	Jul 1963 – Mar 1966	Operations	Retired in 1978 as RMCS
Godfrey, Timothy	SN	Jul 10, 1963 – Jan 5, 1965	Deck
Dambrauskas, Tom "Alphonse"	EM2	Aug 1963 – Aug 1964	Outside Elect. Repair	I am a Plank Owner,I left Her in Rota Aug.64.I would love to here from Bob Dunn EM2.
Stannard, Larry	EN 3	Aug 1963 – Jan 1966	M&A	I am a plank owner and worked in the after engine room.I often look a my cruise book and have many great memories of the ship and crew. I went to the second ships reunion and hope to make it to one in the future.
Merendino Jr, Anthony (Dino)	E3	Aug 1963 – Nov 1964	DECK	Joined ship in Charleston SC - plank owner - sailed to Roda - never forget - Lt. Andersen - Ltjg Long - Chief Daniels - Bm1 Barney Poole - Bm 3 McKenzie - Bm3 Constantine - Artie Lavoie
Ernst, Robert (Bob)	ET2>ET1	Aug 1963 – May 1966	R4	i remember Joe Quinn, "IGOR" Ken Propson, "Peewee" Harris, "Ernie"Ernst Burrus, CWO Dudley, and many others. loved the antenna shop. many stories to tell, (and some NOT to tell) Would like to hear from anyone in R4 then.
Witthoeft, Steve	SFP-3 E-4	Aug 20, 1963 – Aug 15, 1965	R-1	Plankowner, Lot's of great times,the shakedown with backer-down chalie, the welding the crane down in the storm on the way to Rota, the duty in Rota. Working for " snuffy Smith " in the pipe shop. The small out of the way Bodegas, in San Lu
Pyles, Roger	E-4	Aug 23, 1963 – Aug 10, 1964	m&a	operated boat and missile crane and maintained the crane along with other duties had our work room in the rear steering gear room had some good times. I am a plank owner of the Holland after leaving the Gilmore as 16
Baboo, Fred	AS 32	Sep 1963 – May 1964	E	WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANYONE THAT WAS ON THE USS HOLLAND AS-32 FROM SEPT 1963 TO MAY 1964.
Lyons, Harold (Gene)	MMCM (SW)	Sep 1963 – Apr 1971	R-2 X38	I really enjoyed both tours in Rota. In fact I liked it so much I did the last tour on Canopus and closed the site. Married a girl from Lisbon.
Burnham, Dustin (Dusty)	SN	Sep 1963 – Apr 1965	Ship Service/Barber	I'am a plank owner started out in deck crew transfered to ship service cut hair tell I left the ship. Would like to share memories with anyone from the ship.
Owens, Floyd	Third Class Petty Officer Shipfitter	Sep 1963 – Nov 1964	Machine Shop	I was aboard the USS Holland when it was promoted.
Dailey, Bernard	DC3	Sep 1, 1963 – Apr 30, 1964	DAMAGE CONTROL	INTERESTED TO TALKING WITH ANYONE ON THE USS HOLLAND.
Kirkbride, Robert	MM3	Sep 2, 1963 – Sep 1964	Outside Machine Shop	I am a plank owner. Sailed with ship from Charlston to Rota Spain.
Bartik, Michae;	EN 1	Sep 7, 1963 – Dec 20, 1967	M	Origional Plankowner, was a great ship.
Smith, George	E3	Sep 10, 1963 – Sep 17, 1966	US Marine Corp	Commisioning crew. Came aboard in Charleston, SC. Tour in Rota until 1966. Great ship and great navy.
Drake, William T.	EM2	Sep 15, 1963 – Sep 15, 1964	Electrical	An original plank owner. It was a pleasure to serve on this new ship. The years pass by as I realize she no longer serves her country.
Verhage, Carroll	ETN2	Dec 10, 1963 – Nov 15, 1964	Shop 67	Rota was nice. Going out on sub shake down cruises was really interesting. Those were great adventures of our youth.
Verhage, Carroll "C.l."	ETC2	Dec 23, 1963 – Apr 16, 1965	R4	Left the Holland for the Saratoga CVA60. Navy was not for me. Decided to become a Family Physician. Living in Geneva, NE and still practicing medicine. Married to one and only with 4 children. Enjoy flying my Cessna 206.

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