Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Francis M Smith
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant & Adjutant (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
1st Maryland Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 6, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Dabney's Mills, Virginia, USA
Citation
Voluntarily remained with the body of his regimental commander under a heavy fire after the brigade had retired, and brought the body off the field.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 13, 1895
- Born: November 29, 1842, Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD, United States
- Died: September 22, 1917, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Buried: Loudon Park Cemetery (PM) (W-227) , Baltimore, MD, United States