George W. Smith

1848 – 1874

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George W. Smith served the U.S. Army. George was 26 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

12 September 1874 · At Wichita River, Tex. · Private, Company M, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he and his comrades fought throughout the day. Pvt. Smith was mortally wounded during the engagement and died early the next day.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army September 12, 1874 · At Wichita River, Tex. · Private, Company M, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he and his comrades fought throughout the day. Pvt. Smith was mortally wounded during the engagement and died early the next day.

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