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| William Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born 1838 | |
| Place of birth | Bath, Maine |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1869- |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company G, 8th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Smith was a private in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action at Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory on October 20, 1869 during the Indian Wars.
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Biography
William Smith was born in Bath, Maine in 1838 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1869.
He should not be confused with William H. Smith, who also won the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action in the same location on the same day.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 8th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Chiricahua Mountains, Ariz., October 20, 1869. Entered service at. ------. Birth. Bath, Maine. Date of issue: February 14, 1870.
Citation:
- Gallantry in action.
See also
References
- Indian War Period Medal of Honor winners
- William Smith (Medal of Honor, 1869) at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-03-14
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Smith, William |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | United States Army Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1838 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bath, Maine |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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