Smith Larimer
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
About Smith Larimer
Lived 1829 – 1881 (aged 51). Smith Larimer was an American.
Smith Larimer (March 17, 1829 – February 20, 1881) was a corporal in the 2nd Ohio Cavalry, Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions at the Battle of Sayler's Creek in the American Civil War.
Biography Born on March 17, 1829, in Richland County, Ohio, Larimer enlisted in the Army from Columbus. By April 6, 1865, he was serving as a corporal in Company G of the 2nd Ohio Cavalry. On that day, during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia, he captured the flag of Confederate General Joseph B. Kershaw's headquarters. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor a month later, on May 3.
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Who was Smith Larimer?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient (1829–1881)
When was Smith Larimer born?
Smith Larimer was born on 17 March 1829 in Richland County.
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Smith Larimer died on 20 February 1881.
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Smith Larimer was American.
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