Alonzo Smith
Medal of Honor winner Alonzo Smith 1862
Born	(1842-08-09)August 9, 1842 Niagara County, New York
Died	January 17, 1927(1927-01-17) (aged 84)
Place of burial	Saint Stephens Cemetery, Middleport, New York
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	Battle of Boydton Plank Road
Awards	Medal of Honor

Alonzo Smith (August 9, 1842 - January 17, 1927) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

Biography

Smith served in the American Civil War in the 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on December 1, 1864 for his actions at the Battle of Boydton Plank Road on October 27, 1864.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Capture of flag of 26th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), while outside his lines far from his comrades. ^[1]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: Q-S

References

External links

• Alonzo Smith at Find a Grave
• Military Times