Walter Smith

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

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. Cool and courageous at his station throughout the prolonged action, Smith rendered outstanding service at the 100-pounder rifle on the topgallant forecastle and while firing his musket into the gun ports of the rebel Tennessee.

Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Navy

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