William H. Smith (Medal of Honor)
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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.
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William H. Smith | |
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Born | 1847 Lapeer County, Michigan |
Died | October 5, 1877(1877-10-05) (aged 29–30) Camp Howard, Idaho Territory |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Company G, 1st Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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