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About Joseph Sewall Smith
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Sewall Smith, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 27 October 1864, while serving with 2d Army Corps, in action at Hatcher's Run, Virginia. Lieutenant Colonel Smith led a part of a brigade, saved two pieces of artillery, captured a flag, and secured a number of prisoners. General Orders: Date of Issue: May 25, 1892
Action Date: October 27, 1864
Service: Army
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Division: 2d Army Corps
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Joseph Sewall Smith's Timeline
| 1836 |
November 27, 1836
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Wiscasset, Maine, United States
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| 1919 |
January 25, 1919
Age 82
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Arlington National Cemetary, Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, United States
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