Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in England and entered the Union Navy in New York, New York. He was awarded the CMOH under General Order 59, dated June 22, 1865. His citation reads: "As seaman on board the USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Florida, 5 and 6 March 1865. Serving with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and throughout this fierce engagement, Smith made remarkable efforts in assisting transport of the gun, and his coolness and determination in courageously standing by his gun while under fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in England and entered the Union Navy in New York, New York. He was awarded the CMOH under General Order 59, dated June 22, 1865. His citation reads: "As seaman on board the USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Florida, 5 and 6 March 1865. Serving with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and throughout this fierce engagement, Smith made remarkable efforts in assisting transport of the gun, and his coolness and determination in courageously standing by his gun while under fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged."
Bio by: Don Morfe
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