Holland Hall GHM 031-AGD-7
Posted by: Markerman62
N 33° 37.584 W 084° 18.877
16S E 749104 N 3723967
On the wall of administration near the McIntosh Gate on Wheeler Ave.
Waymark Code: WMNRTK
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2015
Views: 7
Named in honor of Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Holland, QMC Commanding Officer, Atlanta General Depot, July 1, 1941-June 5, 1943. Was responsible for selection, survey and establishment of Depot on its present site. Moved his headquarters here Dec. 1, 1941 from Candler Warehouse. Awarded Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct and outstanding service as Commanding Officer, Atlanta General Depot. Retired from the military service July 1944.
Born: Indiana, Aug. 10, 1879. Died: Knightstown, Indiana, Aug. 19, 1944.
Type of Marker: Building
Marker #: 031-AGD-7
Date: 1957
Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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