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Smith, Samuel Rodmon b. April 20, 1841 d. September 20, 1912
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as Captain of Company C, 4th Delaware Infantry. On February 5, 1865 at Rowanty Creek, Virginia, he swam the partially frozen creek under enemy fire and established a safe crossing for his troops. He was awarded the CMOH for this act in 1895. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Smyth, Thomas Alfred b. December 25, 1832 d. April 9, 1865
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Enlisted as member of the 24th Pennsylvania Infantry, a six-month unit in 1861. After is was mustered out he was appointed Major of the 1st Delaware Volunteer Infantry, advancing to its Lieutenant Colonel in December 1862 and Colonel and commander in February 1863. He participated in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg (where he commanded a brigade). He was promoted to Brigadier General, US Volunteers in October 1864...[Read More] (Bio by: Ethan F. Bishop)
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Tilton, James b. June 1, 1745 d. May 14, 1822
United States War of 1812 General, Continental Congressman. When the Revolutionary War began he joined as a surgeon and in 1777 was put in charge of the military hospital located in Princeton, New Jersey. Was appointed by the Delaware General Assembly as a member of the Continental Congress and served from 1783 to 1784. Served a number of years in the Delaware General Assembly. Appointed as Surgeon General of the United States Army, serving from 1813 to 1815. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Wales, John b. July 31, 1783 d. December 3, 1863
US Senator. Appointed by Delaware Governor's Thomas Stockton, Joseph Maull, William Temple and William Tharp as Secretary of State of Delaware and served from 1845 to 1849. Elected to represent Delaware in the United States Senate and served from February 3, 1849 to March 3, 1851. Was one of the founder's of the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Watson, Henry Winfield b. June 24, 1856 d. August 27, 1933
US Congressman. He was elected to 10 terms (1915 to 1933) as a United States Representative from the state of Pennsylvania serving the 8th and 9th districts. Died while serving his 10th term of office. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA

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