| William Smith | |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Bath, Maine |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| 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.
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
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 8th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Chiricahua Mountains, Ariz., 20 October 1869. Entered service at. ------. Birth. Bath, Maine. Date of issue: 14 February 1870.
Citation:
- Gallantry in action.
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