Seale in Russell County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Holland McTyeire Smith

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 16, 2013

1. Holland McTyeire Smith Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(obverse)
South of this site was the homeplace of Holland McTyeire Smith, born April 20, 1882. He completed the preparatory school at Seale, College at Alabama Polytechnic Institute and the University of Alabama Law School. He was commissioned Lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1915; Brigadier General, 1939; Major General, 1941; Lieutenant General 1944; and General, 1946. During his tenure he was the highest ranked general in the Marine Corps. He participated in numerous campaigns and was acknowledged as the "Father of Amphibious Warfare." Smith was best known for his brilliant command of major battles in the Pacific during World War II, including Iwo Jima.

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Among General Smith's decorations were: Meritorious Service Citation from the Commander-In-Chief; French Croix de Guerre with Palm; Four Distinguished Service Medals; Purple Heart; Expeditionary Medal with Three Bronze Stars; Mexican Service Medal; Victory Medal-Aisne-Saint Mihiel-Muese-Argonne Clasp; Dominican Republic Medal; Dominican Order of the First Merit; The British Order of Commander of the Bath; Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon with

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Five Stars. He was the son of John V. and Cornelia McTyeire Smith. His father, a Confederate veteran, held many County offices, rising to the presidency of the Alabama Railroad Commission. General Smith died January 12, 1967, and is interred at Fort Rosencrans, California.

Erected 1980 by The Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Russell County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1941.

Location. 32° 17.711′ N, 85° 9.999′ W. Marker is in Seale, Alabama, in Russell County. Marker is at the intersection of Oswichee Road (County Road 18) and McBride Street, on the left when traveling west on Oswichee Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1027 County Road 18, Seale AL 36875, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Russell County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Russell County and the Town of Seale (approx. ¼ mile away); The Second Creek War in Russell County (approx. ¼ mile away); Creek Settlements in Russell County (approx. ¼ mile away); Seale United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); John Bacon McDonald (approx. ¾ mile

Holland McTyeire Smith Marker (reverse) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 16, 2013

2. Holland McTyeire Smith Marker (reverse)

away); William Bacon Oliver (approx. one mile away); Villula (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seale.

View of marker looking east on CR 18. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 19, 2014

3. View of marker looking east on CR 18.

Viewing marker looking westerly on CR 18. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 19, 2014

4. Viewing marker looking westerly on CR 18.

Holland McTyeire Smith image. Click for full size.

Official U.S. Navy Photo, September 2, 1955

5. Holland McTyeire Smith

Location of marker near this signpost. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 19, 2014

6. Location of marker near this signpost.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,383 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 5. submitted on October 16, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 6. submitted on October 19, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.