Holland McTyeire Smith ii
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 5 |
Plaque Number | 52 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: National Defense, Vietnam Service, Republic of Vietnam Campaign w/Device
Holland served with pride and diligence on USS Norfolk, an experience that prepared him for his later combat duties in Vietnam. As a Deck and Gunnery Officer on board the USS Harnett County, he supported the Navy river boats and the renowned HAL-3 Seawolves in their missions to interdict enemy traffic and served valiantly during the 1968 Tet Offensive.