USS Bolster (ARS-38)

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Elmer Fowler wrote on November 18, 2015

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City and State: WAYNESVILLE OH

Unit: USS.BOLSTER ARS 38

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: looking for shipmates that served 1952 to1955 anyone know about Dick Reeves or Billy Ray Smart. on the Bolster ARS 38.

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Elmer Fowler wrote on April 22, 2015

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Comments: Looking for shipmates 1951 to 1955 USS Bolster ARS 38

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Dave Danker wrote on March 8, 2014

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City and State: TOLEDO OH

Unit: RADIOMAN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Best time I had was on board the Bolster. Loved the ocean and the many ports we entered. Had a great crew during that time as I'm sure others had. Liberties were great and memorable. Hard to believe it was just 50 years ago I left her for discharge.

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on August 13, 2012

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Comments: Rescue and Salvage requires; masterful seamanship,
incomparable engineering, and absolute ingeniuty and
courage. The Bolster-Class ships are named
(disambiguation) for the broad and abstract concepts
of U.S.Navy rescue and salvage operations (the
Bolster, Conserver, Hoist, Opportune, Reclaimer, and
Recovery). Commissioned 1,May 1945, and sponsored by
the wife of Ens.Caswell A. Mayo III 95489, of Rhode
Island, who survived the sinking of the USS Houston-
CA-30, 1,March 1942, POW, died in a Japanese prison
camp. The USS Bolster-ARS-38, length 213', beam 43',
draft 13'. Her radio call sign was NHEW. In 1950
(Korean War) the skipper was Lt.Billis Lonzo Whitworth
. In 1950, the USS Bolster-ARS-38, a repair and
salvage ship, laid all of the 3,000lb.channel marker
buoys, and planted three morings off of Pyongyang in
the Daida-Ko estuary. In the 15,Sept.1950, Inchon
Invasion, ARS-38 was in Task Force-79-'Commander
Service Squadron-3'(Capt.Bernard L.Austin,USN), 79.4,
'Salvage and Maintenance Group'. ARS-38, in her
salvage operations, and repairing battle damaged
vessels in the Korean War attended the USS Brush-DD-
745(ship mined)on 27,Sept.1950, in Jan.1951, The Royal
Thai Navy Frigate 'Prasae' was beached and under
enemy gun fire, and in 1952, the cargo ship Meridian
Victory, with a cargo of ammunition, ran aground on a
reef at Suyong-Man,Korea. The USS Bolster-ARS-38
earned 7 Korean War battle stars, and 11 Vietnam
campaign stars. The crew's nickname of their ship was;
'Battle Star Bolster'. In Oct.1992, the USS Bolster-
ARS-38 became the 4th. U.S.Navy vessel to be commanded
by a woman. LCDR.Barbara(Bobbie)L.Scholley(a diving
officer) who had served as XO of the USS Hoist-ARS-40.
A private effort to save ARS-38 as a floating museum
failed. The ship was sold to Marine Metals,
Brownsville,Texas on 12,April 2011 for $462,223.31,
and is undergoing scrapping. Has anyone 'SAVED' the
ship's bell?? Photos and information of ARS-38 on;
www.nafts.net/bolster

Keywords: USS Bolster-ARS-38, Korean War, Inchon Invasion,
Lt.Billis Lonzo Whitworth, Ens.Caswell A. Mayo III,
(Disambiguation), USS Brush-DD-745, Prasae, Meridian
Victory, LCDR.Barbara(Bobbie)L.Scholley, Ship's Bell??
www.nafts.net/bolster

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Frank Heinemann wrote on May 27, 2012

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City and State: SHEBOYGAN WI

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Enjoyed the westpacs, visiting Hong Kong, Fiji,
kapagamaranga atoll, Philippinnes, Korea, Taiwan.
Being station at Hickam air force base was great too.

Keywords: EM3
Looking for shipmates Rodney O rear, Eric Bush, Mike
Carmack, Sabino, Denecamp and anyone else from this
time period

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Henry Baca wrote on December 20, 2011

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Comments: My father is Pete Baca. He was on the Bolster from
51-55. He often tells me stories of what he did or
saw. The one we talk about the most is why he hates
salmon, one time the ship came across schools of
salmon ready to run upstream the guys in the machine
shop made some hooks and they went to town snagging.
They caught so much they ate it all the time. He
said he was so sick of it that at night when on KP
they would throw some overboard to use it up faster.
Another story is when on KP he had just
peeled/cleaned a bunch of vegetables to make soup or
stew. They were in a pot, the ship bounced on a wave
and the pot slid and dumped into the sink full of
dirty wash water. The cook looked at him and asked
you gonna peel some more, he used his hand and put
the veggies back in the pot. At chow time he told
his buddies dont eat the soup tonight. lol
feel free to e mail if you recognize his name. His
best fiend on the ship was also from Albuquerque,
Ervy Jackson.

Keywords: bolster, ars 38, Pete Baca, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ervy Jackson

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Raymond Diekmann wrote on March 9, 2011

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City and State: TORRANCE CA

Unit: USS BOLSTER ARS38

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Would like to here from shipmates.1959-1962

Keywords: USS Bolster ARS 38

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Milo McNew wrote on January 7, 2011

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City and State: OCALA FL

Unit: DECK

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Where is the Bolster today? 6 Jan 2011

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Sarah Chace wrote on April 25, 2009

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Keywords: My grandfather Harold L Chace served on the USS Bolster from 1945-1947, he was from Massachusetts. I was looking for nayone that knew him or had pictures. Thank you!

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Scott Trogdon wrote on June 25, 2008

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Comments: The Bolster web address is

www.americanfleettugmuseum.org

Thank you.

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Scott Trogdon wrote on June 25, 2008

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City and State: BAKERSFIELD CA

Unit: USS BOLSTER ARS-38

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: She needs our help! Bruce Martens of the Fleet Tug Museum has been working over the past five years to get the Bolster released from mothballs to become a museum piece. He is desperately seeking sponsorships for her restoration and has been lobbying the government to save her. Please visit his website, www.fleettugmuseum.com for more info.

Bolster was slated for destruction this past January and Bruce was able to get her a stay of execution for now, but the clock is still ticking. If there are any of you out there that may have a connection to request restoration sponsorships, please do all you can. Once she is gone, she is gone. From what I've read on these posts, she has left us all with some great memories and relationships. It's time to pay her back.

Keywords: Bolster ARS-38

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John LeJeune wrote on May 16, 2008

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City and State: WALKER LA

Unit: ENGINEERING

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I know this update is past due. I'm finding more and more of my old crew members. I plan to get out and go see the old girl one more time. Looking at some of the Pictures taken of the crew quarters and engine room the GSB8 coopers were replaced with detroit diesels. There were so many great times to be had when we were all home ported out of Honolulu. Anyone please feel free to E-mail.

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Cindy Gough wrote on April 22, 2008

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City and State: ARLINGTON VA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I was going through some of my Dad's old Navy records and pictures, and found out he served on the USS Bolster in the late 40s. Any shipmates of him still out there? If so, I would love to hear from you.

Thank you.

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Jim Johnson wrote on October 26, 2007

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City and State: BARTLESVILLE OK

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am trying to find some of my old friends that served with me on the ARS-38 USS Bolster in 1953-1957.

Keywords: ARS-38 USS Bolster

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Scott Trogdon wrote on July 28, 2006

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City and State: BAKERSFIELD CA

Unit: 1977 TO 1979

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Just amazed to find so much info. Hope to hear from some old freinds.

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Mark Brigham wrote on July 25, 2006

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Unit: DECK DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: hello shipmates, didn't recognize any names in the correspodence but Neil Hansen mentioned some people I knew ~ I worked for Bosun Dunbar and remember chief Kruk when he was enlisted. How the memories fade but are easily recalled. Had many great times aboard the Bolster and her liberty ports..... It's nice to see some shipmates are still around! Was nice to say hello, hope this e-mail finds all of you in good health. Take care yourselfs......

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Colleen Cassidy wrote on April 24, 2006

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City and State: LAFAYETTE CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am sorry to report that my father-in-law, Gerald Francis Cassidy passed away peacefully while sleeping on Friday April 21, 2006 at the Menlo Park, CA VA Hospital.

I am searching for a portrait of him in uniform so that his portrait can be placed on a memorial wall for long-time residents of the VA Menlo Park, CA facility.

Thank-yo very much,
Colleen and Patrick Cassidy

Keywords: Looking for military pix of Gerald Francis Cassidy

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Allen Scott wrote on March 16, 2006

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City and State: NORTH ROYALTON OH

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for others that were onboard same time as me. I went to her de-commissioning a few years ago.

Keywords: After falling off of the Pali Lookout in 1963 I spent 16 months in Navy hospital.

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Elmer Fowler wrote on December 21, 2005

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City and State: WAYNESVILLE OH

Unit: USS BOLSTER ARS 38

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: ship mates please contact me

Keywords: RED , korea , 1952-1955.

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Scott Bolster wrote on August 31, 2005

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Comments: Just curious - anyone know who in particular the USS Bolster was named after?

My family has a long ocean-going history and there aren't many of us, maybe it's one of us.

thanks,
Scott Bolster

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Shawn Norwood wrote on August 11, 2005

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Comments: zippo collector trying to find out info an zippo lighter, it has the ship name. does anyone know when it was made??? to think i have a lighter that might have lite cigarettes of someone in Pearl Harbour, vietnam, ect. fighting to protect our country make me want to know more about it's era. if anyone can help I'd appreciate it.

Keywords: U.S.S. BOLSTER ARS-38

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Mark Bullis wrote on July 3, 2005

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City and State: ST PAUL MN

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: i made two west-pacs on the bolster and rode her to long beach for the reserve navy. i was an em3 and became a huge shitbird. drank alot of beer in every port and fell in love many times over seas. im back in the army reserves now as a first lt in the army nurse corp. any one out there know of a get together anywhere?

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Larry Spencer wrote on June 16, 2005

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

Unit: AS38

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Served in Vietnam 1969 1970 anyone here from that era?
Skipper had a heart attack on the signal bridge, when we were pulling out for Manila and died.
conatct me if you wish, like to talk to some of the guys.
Larry

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Robert Linkous wrote on March 11, 2005

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Unit: USS-BOLSTER, ARS-38

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am entering this on behalf of my father inlaw Harry Ben Crim, Engiman 2d Class DV, Salvage Diver. He served his entire time in the Navy on the USS Bolster -- 1952 until 1956. He would be interested in hearing from anyone who was abord the vessel during that time frame.

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Boyd Ricks wrote on December 14, 2004

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City and State: UT

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Comments: I was an Engine man on the Bolster 1-56 to 5-57 any one out there checkin like me?

Keywords: Bolster ARS

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William Eastman wrote on June 14, 2004

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Comments: just wonder if any fellow crew members where out there.some of the best times of my life where out to sea on the uss bolster

Keywords: uss bolster ars38

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Kenneth Hix wrote on March 12, 2004

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Unit: DECK HAND

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I WAS STATIONED ONBOARD FROM SEPT 1972-DEC 1975 REINLISTED FOR POSTAL CLERK A SCHOOL. MADE 2 WEST PACS AND CROSSED THE EQUATOR. I REMEMBER RIDING A TYPHOON OUTSIDE OF TAIWAN?

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Bruce Martens wrote on January 18, 2004

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City and State: SAN RAFAEL CA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Dear sirs.... I am in the beginning stages of starting a floating maritime museum..AMERICAN FLEET TUG MUSEUM. I recently found out the the ARS-38 BOLSTER and the ARS-42 RECLAIMER have both just been designated "obsolete", meaning they will be made into forgine cars or razor blades!!!!! I an intent on getting one of the ARS's and hope to make it the BOLSTER. I would GREATLY appreciate receiving ANY information, ANY stories, ANY photos and a feeling of if there is ANY interest among you all relating to the restoration of the BOLSTER. You can Email me at TUGBRUCE@AOL.COM or call me at (707) 645-1377. My mailing address is BRUCE T. MARTENS
P.O. Box 3324 San Rafael, CA. 94912 Thank you

Keywords: To the BOLSTER crew!!!!

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Neil Hansen wrote on December 25, 2003

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Comments: BOLSTER was my first ship - after completing diving officer training and surface warfare officer school, I served on her from November 1980 to November 1982 - first as Communications Officer, then as Operations Officer.

I was already headed that way, but the experience completed my conversion to the inverterate "tug-thug" that I remain today. I well remember the tutelage I received from the wardroom - particularly Bosun (LT) Don Dunbar and Chief Engineer (LT) Ed Kruk - and from the chiefs and petty officers of Ops Dept.

A single WESTPAC showed me the wonders of Subic Bay, Hong Kong, Guam, and Chinhae Korea. I made my deepest dive on air (190 ft) in the process of recovering USS THOMASTON's 22,000 lb anchor from the clutches of truly massive coral heads.

All in all, two years well spent. I transfered to MDSU-1 the day BOLSTER departed Pearl Harbor for change of homeport to Long Beach CA, and transfer to the Naval Reserve Fleet - I cast of line No 2 from the pier and saluted smartly as I bid her farewell.

I remember fondly my days and shipmates on BOLSTER, truly a grand old lady.

Neil Hansen
Manama Bahrain

Keywords: BOLSTER, ARS 38, Pearl Harbor

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Raymond Diekmann wrote on December 25, 2003

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City and State: TORRANCE CA

Unit: EN 3RD CLASS

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I served on the USS Bolster from 1959-62. Looking to get in touch with others that I served with.

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Tim Stark wrote on December 2, 2003

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Comments: I served on Bloster as the Ships Bosun for 71 - 75. I had great times in WESTPAC and in and around Pearl. I have the greatest memories of all my Shipmates that I served with.

We all had great times [or so we think now] during Stand-by Salvage , DaNang, Salvage Training in Pearl, Subic and then training Korea and Kaoshung.

Gee, life was uncomplicated then. You woprked hard and then played hard.

Bolster was a very tight crew.

Tim Stark

Keywords: WESTPACs 71-72, 73 and 74

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Frank Hillis wrote on December 1, 2003

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City and State: HARRISBURG AR

Unit: SALVAGE DEPT/DECK

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Comments: I REMEMBER BIG BERTHA AND --GQ--- AND OPERATION INSWEEP AND FOUR PT MOORINGS. THAT WAS SOME GOOD OLD DAYS. REMEMBER THOSE TIMES WE WERE GOING THROUGH TRAINING IN PI. AND IT WAS DURING THE TYPHOON SEASON. WE HAD NO DRY THINGS LEFT TO WEAR AND THE RAIN JUST DIDNT LET UP. BOY THAT WAS FUN . I WOULD LOVE TO LAY ANOTHER LEG OF BEACH GEAR. AND TAKE A STRAIN ON THAT OLD TOWING ENGIN. BREAK OUT THAT DEWATTERING GEAR AND RAISE A WRECK OR TWO , THEN GO AND TAKE A TOW TO SINGAPORE OR GUAM . LETS ALL JOIN UP FOR ANOTHER 20. THE BOLSTER WAS ABT. THE BEST DUTY STATION I REMEMBER AND THE BEST MEMORIES ARE THERE.HILLIS

Keywords: BEEN THERE DONE THAT AND OWN THE T--SHIRT--------TIM STARK, RON FULKERSON AND ALL THOSE OTHER DIVERS AND CREW MEMBERS BMCS DV HILLIS

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John Tepper wrote on November 29, 2003

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City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK

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Comments: I am looking for Viet Nam Era mates on the Bolster (ARS-38) touring out of Pearl. I am John Tepper, a cook aboard the ARS-38 on some missions to Guam and Da Nang and in Pearl Harbor in the late 60s and early 70s. Any one named Dunn? Robinson?? Any body rember Nina Dunn??

Keywords: Viet Nam Era, mates, Bolster, (ARS-38), Pearl Harbor, cook, Guam, Da Nang, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, Tepper, Dunn, Robinson

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John Tepper wrote on November 29, 2003

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City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK

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Comments: I am looking for Vite Nam Era mates on the Bolster (ARS-38) touring out of Pearl. I was a cook aboard a couple of trips to Guam and Da Nang in the late 60s and early 70s.

Keywords: Viet Nam Era,, Bolster (ARS-38) Pearl Harbor, Guam, Da Nang, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

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Don Curran wrote on November 20, 2003

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City and State: SEBRING FL

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was aboard the USS BOLSTER ARS-38 in 1948 and 1949. Was wondering whatever happened to her. I was sent to Radar school at Tresure Island and them transferred to the USS MAGPIE AMS-25. Any help about either ship will be appreciated. Don Curran

Keywords: USSBOLSTERARS-38 AND THE USSMAGPIE AMS-25

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Larry Nisbet wrote on October 13, 2003

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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV

Unit: USS BOLSTER ARS 38

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: JUst checking out there to see if any old shipmates are watching this site. Lets talk. I was a Radioman on the BOLSTER 1958-1961.
Larry Nisbet

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Jack Blankenship wrote on September 7, 2003

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City and State: LA LUZ NM

Unit: USS BOLSTER ARS-38

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hello shipmates. I was on the Bolster from 1954 to 1956. I was an (Enginemen 2nd class) when I left the Navy. Any old pals out there, contact me at my email, blankenshipj1@yahoo.com

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Vernon Short wrote on April 26, 2003

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City and State: MEMPHIS TN

Unit: BOLSTER ARS38

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: COMSERVPAC, USS WARRICK AKA98, MBP1, ServCraft 4, USS APL30

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Tom Barber wrote on October 10, 2002

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Comments: I am looking for Blueprints and specs for the Bolster class tug.
Would anyone have the booklet of General Plans that I could copy?
Thanks, ----- Ch. Engr. Tom Barber
E: lizntom@hotmail.com

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Jerry Campbell wrote on September 3, 2002

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Comments: I also can recall many towing and salvage operations from Subic Bay to Samar, P.I. and Aleutian Islands I.E. Adak, Attu and Kiska

Keywords: USS Bolster (ARS-38)

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Jerry Campbell wrote on September 3, 2002

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Comments: I was aboard Bolster ARS-38 7-46 till 2-48
Rank: SK3, freind of Andy Faria, Uzal Mills, Harold Brown, and others Feel free to contact me at Husky2500rider@aol.com

Keywords: USS Bolster (ARS-38)

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J.W. McClure wrote on June 2, 2002

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City and State: MUSCLE SHOALS AL

Unit: 1ST DIVISION

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James Evans wrote on May 31, 2002

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City and State: WACO TX

Unit: USS BOLSTER 1959-1962

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Walter Cheshire wrote on May 25, 2002

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City and State: YOAKUM TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: USS BOLSTER ARS-38;
Friends: James Brinson, Opecinsky(radio man)

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James Givens wrote on March 29, 2002

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City and State: GAFFNEY

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Bob Schroeder wrote on November 5, 2001

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Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served on the Bolster from Sept. 1945 thru July, 1946 in Youkasuka or Tokyo Bay. We pulled us sunken Japanese vessels and disposed of them at sea. Lookin gforward to hearing from you. Bob Schroeder

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Daphne Tippen Smith wrote on May 27, 2001

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City and State: WIMBERLEY TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My fater served on the Bolster in 1952-54, he is looking for a few shipmates and friends, he was a diver and was working in the engine room and with the water systems, he also served on the Repose for a while. We are looking for friends and reunions of those there at the same time. I have always enjoyed the stories of dives and rough times on the sea. It was nice to find a web site for the great ships.My father is Charles (Chuck) Ray Tippen he is now 71 yrs old and lives in Sulphur Louisiana, 337-583-2750. Give him a call if you were there too. Thanks Daphne

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Troy Holland wrote on February 18, 2001

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City and State: MAGNOLIA AR

Unit: USS BOLSTER

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: It's good to find this page about the uss bolster.I served as a enginman(EN3)on her from feb 60 to may 63,I have a lot of fond memories of her.I was on it for the trip to brisbane,australia and new zealand.crossing the equator as a polywog was a day to remember.I enjoy reading the history of the ship and her korean days.i would also like to hear from shipmates.hearing things about the bolster just makes me prouder of her and I am proud to have served on her.

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Richard Greenwood wrote on November 1, 2000

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City and State: KENT WA

Unit: USS BOLSTER

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I was lucky enough to make one westpac cruse with the ship before being transfered to USS Benewah APB 35. After the westpac trip I went home to get married and when I came back the ship was out to sea. When they came home I helped with the lines. At the bow line they said I had orders to Little Creek VA. The stern line said I was going to Phili. buy the time I got to the gang plank they said I was going to Vietnam. They were all correct. What a way to start a marrage.

Keywords: USS Bolster       

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James H. McCoy wrote on August 24, 2000

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City and State: MUNCIE IN

Unit: USS BOLSTER (ARS 38)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served on the USS Bolster (ARS-38) 1952-53. I started out as a seaman under Chief Getty. Then I became Log Room Yeoman, and then Ship's Yeoman. I remember a day in the outer Wonson Harbor when we were transferring our Exec (Glen ?)to a ship that was returning to Japan. A shore battery opened up and hit close enough to us that I picked up shrapnel from the shells on the bridge. I never talked with the exec but they were coming pretty close to him, too. Anyone remember?

Keywords: Chief Getty; Liberty in Yokuska; Doc; Wonson Harbor; Sam Pan duty; Glen Short;

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