Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Thomas Smith
Details
- Rank: Seaman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Enterprise - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 1, 1878
- Medal of Honor Action Place: off Para, Brazil
Citation
For rescuing from drowning William Kent, coxswain of the U.S.S. Enterprise, off Para, Brazil, 1 October 1878.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Virginia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 29, 1878
Presented at muster on board the USS Enterprise by Commander Thomas Selfridge.
- Born: 1856, Ireland
- Died: