Cornelius C. Smith

1869 – 1936

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Cornelius C. Smith served the U.S. Army. Cornelius was 66 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Cornelius C. Smith

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

1 January 1891 · Near White River, S. Dak. · Corporal, Company K, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

With 4 men of his troop drove off a superior force of the enemy and held his position against their repeated efforts to recapture it, and subsequently pursued them a great distance.

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Medal of Honor - Army January 1, 1891 · Near White River, S. Dak. · Corporal, Company K, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

With 4 men of his troop drove off a superior force of the enemy and held his position against their repeated efforts to recapture it, and subsequently pursued them a great distance.

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