Holland Club Members
Updated: August 4, 2011
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San
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Base Holland Club Members Updated: August 4, 2011 |
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| The Holland Club was named after John Philip Holland, an engineer who developed the first submarine, USS Holland (SS-1), to be formally commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1900. Membership is reserved for each individual who has been “Qualified in Submarines” for at least 50 years, and is either a USSVI National Life Member in good standing, or annual member in good standing for at least five consecutive years. |
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| December 2011 inductees Alberto Poblete (left), John Lester (center) and Fred DeWitt (right). Congratulations shipmates! |
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| July 2011 inductee Bob Oberting flanked by Holland Club member Charlie Marin (left) and Base Commander Bob Bissonnette (right). |
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| Esteemed shipmates inducted in June 2011 include from left to right: Thomas Polen, Joseph Dubois, Ed Farley, Ralph Benke, Manny Burciaga, and Harvey Highty. |
| Complete Holland Club list. | Back to Membership page. |