Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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