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Thomas Smith

1838 – 1905
Medal of Honor - Navy

Thomas Smith served the U.S. Navy. Thomas was 67 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
5 March 1865 · USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5-6 March 1865 · Seaman, U.S. Navy.

As seaman on board the U.S.S. Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March 1865. Serving with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and throughout this fierce engagement, Smith made remarkable efforts in assisting transport of the gun, and his coolness and determination in courageously standing by his gun while under the fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged.

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Medal of Honor - Navy March 5, 1865 · USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5-6 March 1865 · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
As seaman on board the U.S.S. Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March 1865. Serving with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and throughout this fierce engagement, Smith made remarkable efforts in assisting transport of the gun, and his coolness and determination in courageously standing by his gun while under the fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged.
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