Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Alonzo Smith
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
7th Michigan Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 27, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Hatcher's Run, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag of 26th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), while outside his lines far from his comrades.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 1, 1864
- Born: August 9, 1842, Niagara County, NY, United States
- Died: January 17, 1927, Buffalo, NY, United States
- Buried: St. Stephen's RC Cemetery (MH), Middleport, NY, United States