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20 Apr 1882. Hatchechubbee, Russell County, Alabama, USA. Death. 12 Jan 1967 (aged 84) San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. Burial. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA Show Map. Plot. Section Os, Lot 279a. Memorial ID. 9721. · View Source. Suggest Edits. Memorial. Photos 4. Flowers 161. Memorials.
Smith's gravestone at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego. When Smith retired from the Marine Corps on May 15, 1946, he was promoted to general on the retired list for having been especially commended in combat. The 64-year-old took up residence in La Jolla, California, where he pursued his hobby, gardening.
Mar 27, 2023 · Smith died in San Diego, California, on January 12, 1967, and was buried at nearby Fort Rosecrans Cemetery. Holland Smith’s greatest contributions to Allied victory during World War II were his innovations in amphibious landing tactics.
Mar 30, 2011 · [dropcap]O [/dropcap] n the afternoon of June 24, 1944, a messenger from the Marines’ V Amphibious Corps headquarters entered the frontline command post of the Army’s 27th Infantry Division on Saipan and handed a message to Major General Ralph C. Smith.
After a two-day naval bombardment, the U.S. 2nd Marine Division, 4th Marine Division, and the Army's 27th Infantry Division, commanded by Lieutenant General Holland Smith landed on the island and defeated the 43rd Infantry Division of the Imperial Japanese Army, commanded by Lieutenant General Yoshitsugu Saitō.
Feb 28, 2020 · Gen. Holland M Smith died at the US Naval Hospital at San Diego on Jan 12, 1967 at the age of 84. Funeral services were held at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Chapel on Jan 14 and he was buried with full military honors at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.
Apr 27, 2022 · Find a Grave. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holland_Smith. Holland McTyeire "Howlin' Mad" Smith, KCB (April 20, 1882 – January 12, 1967) was a General in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He is sometimes called the "father" of modern U.S. amphibious warfare.
