He was known as the "father of modern amphibious warfare" and was awarded the Navy Cross for his service. He was also awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1946 and died in 1967.
Holland Smith was a highly decorated War Hero who had a net worth of $260 million. He was born in 1882 and served in the Pacific theater during World War II. He was known as the "father of modern amphibious warfare" and was awarded the Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Service Medal, and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for his service. After retiring from the Marine Corps in 1946, he passed away in 1967.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $260 million (2024)
About
U.S. Marine Corps General who served in the Pacific theater during World War II.
Before Fame
He joined the Alabama National Guard and studied law at the University of Alabama.
Trivia
He commanded the Amphibious Corps, Pacific Fleet during World War II.
Family Life
He was born in Hatchechubbee, Alabama to John Wesley Smith and Cornelia Caroline McTyeire.
Associated With
He and James Flatley both contributed to the development of American military tactics during World War II.
