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Wilhelm Smith

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Wilhelm Smith

Original Name
Birth
Germany
Death
30 Oct 1925 (aged 55)
Burial
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Plot
Section 2, Grave 9492
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Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. On January 24, 1916, there was an explosion in the lower decks on board the U.S.S. New York. On his own, Gunner's Mate Smith entered a compartment filled with gases and rescued a shipmate. For extreme courage, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1916.
Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. On January 24, 1916, there was an explosion in the lower decks on board the U.S.S. New York. On his own, Gunner's Mate Smith entered a compartment filled with gases and rescued a shipmate. For extreme courage, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1916.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Mar 3, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2598609/wilhelm-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Wilhelm Smith (10 Apr 1870–30 Oct 1925), Find a Grave Memorial ID 2598609, citing Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.