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Thomas J. Smith (Medal of Honor)

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Not to be confused with Thomas J. Smith or Thomas J. Smith (judge).

Thomas J. Smith was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor.

Biography

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Smith was born in England (or Boston, Massachusetts) and was a private in Troop G, 1st U.S. Cavalry.

He was awarded the Medal of Honor on 14 February 1870 for gallantry in action in a battle at the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona on 20 October 1869.[1]

His Medal of Honor was credited to New York City, New York.

Private Smith's later life and place of burial are unknown.

Citation

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Medal of Honor citation:

  • "Gallantry in action."

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Thomas J Smith | Indian Campaigns | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-09-19.


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