b. 09/08/1842 Niagara County, New York. d. 17/01/1927 Buffalo, New York.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 27/10/1864 Hatcher’s Run, Virginia.
Smith served in the American Civil War in the 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on December 1, 1864 for his actions at the Battle of Boydton Plank Road on October 27, 1864.
MOH CITATION:
Capture of flag of 26th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), while outside his lines far from his comrades.
BURIAL LOCATION: ST STEPHEN’S CEMETERY, MIDDLEPORT, NEW YORK.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.