William H. Smith (Medal of Honor)
For other people with the same name, see William H. Smith.
| William H. Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1847 Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Died |
October 5, 1877 (aged 29–30) Camp Howard, Idaho Territory |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company G, 1st Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William H. Smith (1847 – October 5, 1877) 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.
Biography
Smith was born in 1847 in Lapeer County, Michigan, and joined the Army in 1869. He died at Camp Howard, Idaho Territory on 5 October 1877. [1]
He should not be confused with William Smith, who was also awarded 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, 1st Cavalry Regiment. Place and date: At Chiricahua Mountains, Ariz., October 20, 1869. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Lapeer County, Mich. Date of issue: February 14, 1870.
Citation:
Gallantry in action.
See also
References
- "Medal of Honor recipients - Indian Wars Period". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- "William H. Smith". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
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