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Eugene Patrick Smith

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Eugene Patrick Smith

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Birth
Illinois, USA
Death
24 Mar 1918 (aged 46)
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Burial
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
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Section 2, Grave 7742
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Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Truney, Illinois, he served as a Chief Watertender in the US Navy. Chief Watertender Smith was on board the U.S.S. Decatur (DD-5), when an explosion occurred below decks on September 9, 1915. Engulfed in flames, he repeatedly went several times to the below decks entering compartments, locating and rescuing three injured shipmates, saving their lives. For extreme bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on February 8, 1916. He died at age 46 in Brooklyn, New York.
Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Truney, Illinois, he served as a Chief Watertender in the US Navy. Chief Watertender Smith was on board the U.S.S. Decatur (DD-5), when an explosion occurred below decks on September 9, 1915. Engulfed in flames, he repeatedly went several times to the below decks entering compartments, locating and rescuing three injured shipmates, saving their lives. For extreme bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on February 8, 1916. He died at age 46 in Brooklyn, New York.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2598442/eugene_patrick-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Eugene Patrick Smith (8 Aug 1871–24 Mar 1918), Find a Grave Memorial ID 2598442, citing Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.