CHARLES HENRY SMITH

U.S. Civil War – U.S. Army

Charles Henry Smith

Details

  • Rank: Colonel (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    1st Maine Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: June 24, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: St. Mary’s Church, Virginia, USA

Citation

Remained in the fight to the close, although severely wounded.

MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT CHARLES H. SMITH
MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT CHARLES H. SMITH

Additional Details

  • Accredited to: Eastport, Washington County, Maine
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 11, 1895
  • Born: November 1, 1827, Hollis, York County, ME, United States
  • Died: July 17, 1902
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (1-128-A), Arlington, VA, United States