U.S. Navy
Smith, Walter B.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Richmond
HometownNew York
Citation
On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Cool and courageous at his station throughout the prolonged action, Smith rendered outstanding service at the 100-pounder rifle on the topgallant forecastle and while firing his musket into the gun ports of the rebel Tennessee.
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