U.S. Army
Smith, Francis M.ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command1st Maryland Infantry
HometownBaltimore, 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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