U.S. Army
Smith, Thaddeus S.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany E, 6th Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry
HometownCumberland, Pennsylvania
Citation
Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil’s Den, where a squad of the enemy’s sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Thaddeus S. SmithU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Kawamura, Terry TeruoU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Meagher, ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Houghton, George L.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Burkard, Oscar R.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Heriot, James DavidsonU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Howard, Oliver OtisU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Osborne, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Yount, John P.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Whiteley, Eli LamarU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Monti, Jared C.U.S. ArmyConflict:
Carter Jr., Edward AllenU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Gonzales, David M.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Hughey, John P.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Roush, James LeviU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Barnes, William HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Pinkham, Charles H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Pitman, George J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Quinlan, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Stickels, JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Burke, Daniel WebsterU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Ammerman, Robert WesleyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Moore, CharlesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Niven, RobertU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Anderson, Everett W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
