Civil War
Gave his life
Charles H. Smith
Coxswain · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
December 30, 1862 · USS Rhode
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- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Maine
- Action
- USS Rhode
The citation
Official citation
On board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on December 30, 1862. After the Monitor sprang a leak and went down, Smith courageously risked his life in a gallant attempt to rescue members of the crew. Although he, too, lost his life during the hazardous operation, he had made every effort possible to save the lives of his fellow men.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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