William Smith

Sailor, Military Person

1838 – 1902

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Who was William Smith?

William Smith was born in Ireland and was a Union Navy sailor during the American Civil War who received America's highest military decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions at Cherbourg, France. He was buried at Blossom Hill Cemetery in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

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Born
1838
Ireland
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jan 12, 1902
Merrimack County

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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