Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Henry Smith
Details
- Rank: Colonel (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
1st Maine Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 24, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: St. Mary's Church, Virginia, USA
Citation
Remained in the fight to the close, although severely wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Eastport, Washington County, Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 11, 1895
- Born: November 1, 1827, Hollis, York County, ME, United States
- Died: July 17, 1902
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (1-128-A), Arlington, VA, United States