Holland McTyeire “Howlin’ Mad” 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. His nickname, “Howlin’ Mad” Smith, had been given to him by his troops in the Dominican Republic in […]
Corporal Henry ‘Ben’ Townsend
Corporal Henry ‘Ben’ Townsend Townsend Detachment # 920 Marine Corps League is named in honor of Henry ‘Ben’ Townsend, Corporal United States Marine Corps. Ben Townsend was born, January ll, 1962, and raised in the greater Montgomery area and graduated High School in 1981. After high school he enlisted under the “Buddy Program” in […]