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Smith, Thaddeus S.
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.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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