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SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 12 (AP) Gen. Holland M. (Howlin' Mad) Smith, commander of the marine forces in the Pacific during part of World War II and leader of the assault on Iwo Jima, died today.
Mar 27, 2024 · Jamie Holland-Smith Obituary Family will receive friends on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at White's Funeral and Cremation Services, 867 S. James Road, C
Holland Smith was born on April 20, 1882, in Hatchechubbee, Alabama, United States. He was the son of John Wesley Smith, Jr. and Cornelia Caroline McTyeire. He was descended on his father's side from Patrick Henry, and both of his grandfathers were Confederate Army veterans. Education Holland Smith attended public schools in Alabama for ten years.
Holland Smith graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute in 1901 and two years later received his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Alabama. He practiced law in Montgomery, Alabama, for a year before he was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1905 and was later awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Alabama Polytechnic ...
Jan 1, 1987 · Charles Corlett, 7th ID Commander, told HM Smith to stay off of Kwajalein until after the island was secure and HM Smith complied. Dr. Cooper, like many of HM Smith's supporters, points out that the 27th ID, from 24-27 June 1944, following Ralph Smith's relief, did not advance while the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions did.
- Norman V. Cooper
Jan 8, 2024 · KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 8, 2024) – Hallmark announced today that Smith Holland, president – Hallmark Global, will retire this quarter following 30 years of dedicated service to the company. “I have an immense amount of admiration and appreciation for Smith and all he’s contributed to our businesses and brands,” said Mike Perry, Hallmark president […]
General Holland M. Smith, USMC (Retired), (1882-1967) Holland McTyeire Smith was born on 20 April 1882 in Seale, Alabama. Appointed from that same state, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in April 1906. Completing the School of Application at Annapolis, Maryland, he received orders to the First Marine Brigade, serving in the Philippines. In 1908, he was promoted to First Lieutenant and ...
