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U.S. ArmyAwarded Posthumously

Smith, George W.

ConflictIndian Campaigns

Year of Action1874

Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry, Company M

BirthplaceGreenfield, New York

Citation

While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he and his comrades fought throughout the day. Pvt. Smith was mortally wounded during the engagement and died early the next day.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Indian Campaigns Year of Action: 1874

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