Thomas Smith

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman Thomas Smith, United States Navy, for gallant and heroic conduct in rescuing from drowning William Kent, Coxswain of the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE, off Para, Brazil, 1 October 1878. Action Date: October 1, 1878

Service: Navy

Rank: Seaman

Division: U.S.S. Enterprise