William H. Smith (Medal of Honor)
William H. Smith | |
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| Born | 1847 Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Died | October 5, 1877 (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 |
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.