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Smith's wife, the former Ada B. Wilkinson, died in 1962. Following a long illness, Smith died on January 12, 1967, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, California, aged 84. Funeral services were held on January 14 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Chapel.
General Smith's wife, the former Ada B. Wilkinson, died in 1962. General Smith resided in LaJolla, California, where he was active after his retirement, in youth activities, and pursued his hobby, gardening.
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...
Marine Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith said, “This is the toughest fight in the 169 years of our Corps,” during the Battle of Iwo Jima. His assessment still stands a half-century later. Iwo Jima represents a paradox in U.S. naval history.
Feb 28, 2020 · Smith’s wife, the former Ada B Wilkinson had died in 1962. “Howlin’ Mad Smith had always stood up for his Marines. Since WW I he had fought to win for the Marines, equal participation with other branches of the service.
Remarkably, the adult Holland was closest to during his childhood was an African-American servant named John Milby — "Uncle John" to Holland — who hired himself out to the Smith family after being thrown out by his own wife. When he was not tending the family's prize-winning race horses, Uncle John took Holland hunting and fishing and ...
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Holland Smith led Marine Raiders in bold, effective hit-and-run raids against Japanese-held islands, proving their mettle. Specially trained and equipped elite forces executed covert and high-stakes missions deep behind enemy lines, often under perilous conditions.
