Menard in Menard County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Oliver Prince Smith
1893 - 1977
— Born in Menard, Texas —
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018
1. Oliver Prince Smith Marker
Inscription.
Oliver Prince Smith. Was a General in the United States Marine Corps and a highly decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He is most noted for commanding the 1st Marine Division in Korea during the Inchon invasion and the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir where his Division was completely surrounded by 8 to 10 Chinese divisions, outnumbering the Marines 10 to 1. He led the “Breakout” which saved the Division, an epic battle famous in Marine Corps history. He retired at the rank of four-star General, being advanced in rank for having been specially commended for heroism in combat.
Was a General in the United States Marine Corps and a highly decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He is most noted for commanding the 1st Marine Division in Korea during the Inchon invasion and the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir where his Division was completely surrounded by 8 to 10 Chinese divisions, outnumbering the Marines 10 to 1. He led the “Breakout” which saved the Division, an epic battle famous in Marine Corps history. He retired at the rank of four-star General, being advanced in rank for having been specially commended for heroism in combat.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 30° 55′ N, 99° 47.01′ W. Marker is in Menard, Texas, in Menard County. Marker is on E. San Saba Street (Farm to Market Road 2092) east of Gay Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at the north side of American Legion Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Menard TX 76859, United States of America. Touch for directions.
View to south across E. San Saba Ave (FM 2092) Oliver Prince Smith marker is located to the right of the entrance archway
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
