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U.S. Army

Francis M. Smith

ConflictCivil War

RankCaptain

Year of Action1865

Unit/Command1st Maryland Infantry

BirthplaceBaltimore, Maryland

Citation

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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