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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

William H Smith

Details
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company G,
    1st U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: October 20, 1869
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory, USA
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: February 14, 1870

    Acknowledged receipt of Medal of Honor on February 22, 1870.

  • Born: 1847, Lapeer, Lapeer County, MI
  • Died: August 5, 1877
  • Buried: Prairie View Cemetery, Grangeville, ID
 

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