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Home State
Texas
Year of Birth 1920
This Military Service Page was created/owned by
LT Robert McAllister
to remember
Holland, Arthur R, BM1.
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Contact Info
Home Town Van Nuys, California
Last Address Merced, California
Date of Passing Mar 27, 2014
Location of Interment Buried at Sea - N/A, Pacific Ocean
Last Known Activity:
Retired and Travelling.
Other Comments:
Enjoying my Golden Years.
1942-1943, SN, CG Station Point Reyes
1942-1943, SN, USCG Light House Point Reyes
1943-1943, SN, USCGC Columbine (WAGL/WLI-208)
1943-1945, BM, USS Albireo (AK-90)
1945-1945, BM, 11th Naval District
1945-1946, BM, Captain of the Port - Los Angeles / Long Beach CA
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Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. Where did you go to boot camp and what units, bases, ships or squadrons were you assigned to? What was your reason for leaving.
If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which made a lasting impact on you and, if life-changing, in what way?
Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which was your least favorite?
From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day.
What professional achievements are you most proud of from your military career?
Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or other memorabilia, which one is the most meaningful to you and why?
Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why?
Can you recount a particular incident from your service, which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh?
What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty?
What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships?
In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service?
Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Coast Guard?
In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with.