Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Richard Smith
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
95th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 21, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Weldon Railroad, Virginia, USA
Citation
Captured two officers and 20 men of Hagood's brigade while they were endeavoring to make their way back through the woods.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 13, 1865
- Born: January 9, 1840, Haverstraw, Rockland County, NY, United States
- Died: June 13, 1918
- Buried: Mount Repose Cemetery, Hayerstraw, NY, United States