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Smith, Joseph Sewall

U.S. Army

Smith, Joseph Sewall

Smith, Joseph Sewall

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Brigadier General

Year of Action1864

Unit/Command2nd Army Corps

HometownWiscasset, Maine

Citation

Led a part of a brigade, saved 2 pieces of artillery, captured a flag, and secured a number of prisoners.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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