Francis M. Smith

1842 – 1917

Francis M. Smith served the U.S. Army. Francis was 74 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

6 February 1865 · At Dabney Mills, Va. · First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 1st Maryland Infantry.

Voluntarily remained with the body of his regimental commander under a heavy fire after the brigade had retired and brought the body off the field.

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Medal of Honor - Army February 6, 1865 · At Dabney Mills, Va. · First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 1st Maryland Infantry.

Voluntarily remained with the body of his regimental commander under a heavy fire after the brigade had retired and brought the body off the field.

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