U.S. Army
Smith, Joseph SewallConflictCivil 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.
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