United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Charles H. Smith
1826 – 1898
Charles H. Smith served the U.S. Army. Charles was 72 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
30 December 1862 · Coxswain, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on December 30, 1862. After the Monitor sprang a leak and went down, Smith courageously risked his life in a gallant attempt to rescue members of the crew. Although he, too, lost his life during the hazardous operation, he had made every effort possible to save the lives of his fellow men.
59, 22 June 1865.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
59, 22 June 1865.
On board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on December 30, 1862. After the Monitor sprang a leak and went down, Smith courageously risked his life in a gallant attempt to rescue members of the crew. Although he, too, lost his life during the hazardous operation, he had made every effort possible to save the lives of his fellow men.
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