James "Horse Collar" Smith was a member of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. He was welcomed by Marines as part of a Professional Military Education class. Smith talked about his experiences in WWII at Guadalcanal. - James "Horse Collar" Smith was a member of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. He was welcomed by Marines as part of a Professional Military Education class. Smith talked about his experiences in WWII at Guadalcanal.