In 1846, at the beginning of the Mexican War, Holland was named Captain of the 17th Ranger Company of the 2nd Regiment of Texas Mounted Volunteers, but he only served briefly due to disability from illness at Matamoros.
Holland was named Captain of the 17th Ranger Company of the 2nd Regiment of Texas Mounted Volunteers. This was at the beginning of the Mexican War. This was in 1846. He only served briefly due to disability from illness at Matamoros. This was in 1846.