Alonzo Smith (August 9, 1842 - January 17, 1927) was an American soldier who fought for the

Union Army During the American Civil War, the Union Army, also known as the Federal Army and the Northern Army, referring to the United States Army, was the land force that fought to preserve the Union (American Civil War), Union of the collective U.S. st ...

during the

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states th ...

. He received the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...

for valor.

Biography

Smith served in the

in the

7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment {{Infobox military unit , unit_name= 7th Michigan Infantry Regiment , image=Flag of Michigan.svg , image_size=100px , caption=Michigan state flag , dates= August 22, 1861, to July 5, 1865 , country= United States , allegiance= Union , branch= Infan ...

. 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.Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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Military Times
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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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