b. 1848 Lapeer, Michigan. d. ?
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 20/10/1869 Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona.
William 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. He received the Medal on February 14, 1870.
He should not be confused with William H. Smith, who also received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action in the same location on the same day.
BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.