Just picked up this ID bracelet. Is this an ASA?

[Boy Howdy]

The front reads:

FRANK W. HOLLM

816-34-01

Back reads:

TO FRANK 

FROM LOU

I found what I believe is his wife's Obit, LOUISE, who died in 1991 at the age of 73. FRANK was still alive.

 

The number looks strange. I have never seen an American ASA with hyphens.

Any input or help greatly appreciated.

[Longbranch]

Common format for WW2 US Navy service numbers.

 

 

 

[Boy Howdy]

Thank you!!!

That's amazing that you found that.

I see he was on a Hospital ship and was a Hospital Assistant.

Interesting stuff

[aznation]

FRANK W. HOLLM , 78, of Lakehurst, formerly of Emerson, died Sunday. Before retiring in 1978, he was a crew dispatcher for Conrail. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former councilman and past police committee chairman, both in Emerson. He was past boss clown for Salaam Temple, Livingston, and a former patron of Temple Chapter 62, Westwood. Arrangements: Becker Funeral Home, Westwood.

 

[aznation]

USS Rixey (APH-3) was a casualty evacuation transport ship in the United States Navy during World War II.

Rixey was built by the Moore Dry Dock Company, Oakland, California. 11,500 tons. 450 x 62 x 23.6. 18 knots. Her keel was laid as Alcoa Cruiser (MC Hull 177) 3 June 1941 and intended for use as a bauxite and passenger ship for the Alcoa Steamship Company.

Rixey was launched on 30 December 1941; sponsored by Miss Betty Hammond, and designated for Navy use and assigned the name Rixey after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Acquired by the Navy 30 December 1942; and commissioned the same day, Captain Allen Hobbs in command. With a complement of 460, and a troop capacity of 1,166 or a bed capacity of 700, Rixey was named in honor of Rear Admiral Presley Marion Rixey, MC, USN.

The USS Rixey saw much combat throughout its deployment in the Second World War. Unlike traditional hospital ships, the Rixey was fitted with weapons for her defense; this allowed her to operate just off of the beaches where Marines engaged Japanese forces. The Rixey's ability to be in harm's way gave wounded troops more expedient access to medical care.

Decommissioned 27 March 1946 after three years and three months active commission; returned to the Maritime Commission and simultaneously transferred to the Army Transportation Service on 9 September 1946. Converted to a transport ship and renamed Private William H. Thomas on 31 October 1947. Following the establishment of a unified sea transportation service, she was returned to the Navy on 1 March 1950 and designated T-AP-185. Transferred to the Maritime Administration’s National Defense Reserve Fleet, Rixey was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 27 December 1957. She was later sold to the Tung Ho Enterprise Corporation, Taiwan.

 

USS Rixey APH-3 World War Two Home Movie Footage - Pacific Theater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH9YKKp8KXM&t=656s&ab_channel=alexd444

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Ancestry Person - Frank Wayne Hollm.pdf

[Simon Lerenfort]

Well done aznation for bringing Mr Hollm back to life in this thread.

[Boy Howdy]

All this from a little bracelet given 75+ years ago.

Wow.

 

[aznation]

Thank you Simon, and you're welcome Boy Howdy.  I'm sure this sailor saw plenty of up front action and perhaps participating in saving many soldier's lives.  RIP Frank Hollm.

[CHollm]

On 3/29/2021 at 4:31 PM, Boy Howdy said:

The front reads:

FRANK W. HOLLM

816-34-01

Back reads:

TO FRANK 

FROM LOU

I found what I believe is his wife's Obit, LOUISE, who died in 1991 at the age of 73. FRANK was still alive.

 

The number looks strange. I have never seen an American ASA with hyphens.

Any input or help greatly appreciated.

Hi! My name is Casey Hollm. My dad is Wayne Hollm. He is Frank Hollm’s son. He found this thread and is very interested to know if you still have the bracelet. It is so nice to see my grandfather’s memory remembered. I would love to get in touch with you to. Please let me know the best way to contact you! Thank you!