William H. Smith
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
About William H. Smith
Lived 1847 – 1877 (aged 29–30). William H. Smith was an American.
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.
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.
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Who was William H. Smith?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was William H. Smith born?
William H. Smith was born in 1847 in Lapeer County.
When did William H. Smith die?
William H. Smith died on 5 October 1877 in Idaho Territory.
What nationality was William H. Smith?
William H. Smith was American.
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