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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Robert Smith

Details
  • Also Known As: Reynolds, Harry
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company M,
    3d U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 9, 1876
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Slim Buttes, Montana, USA
Citation
Special bravery in endeavoring to dislodge Indians secreted in a ravine.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: October 16, 1877
  • Born: 1851, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
  • Died: January 5, 1930, Elko, NV, United States
  • Buried: Old City Cemetery, Elko, NV, United States
 

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