James Smith

1826 – 1881

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James Smith served the U.S. Navy. James was 55 years old.

Keepsakes

Headstone Front of James Smith. Arlington National Cemetery.

Headstone Back of James Smith. Arlington National Cemetery.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

5 August 1864 · USS Richmond, Mobile Bay · Captain of the Forecastle, U.S. Navy.

As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S: Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Smith fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the prolonged battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the successful attacks carried out on Fort Morgan.

45, 31 December 1864.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy August 5, 1864 · USS Richmond, Mobile Bay · Captain of the Forecastle, U.S. Navy. 45, 31 December 1864.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 65

Grave 1485

In Our Keeping

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