H.R. 2858 — To authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to Andrew J. Smith for acts of valor during the Civil War.

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Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Andrew J. Smith, posthumously, for his actions during the Civil War on November 30, 1864, while serving as an infantry corporal in the 55th Massachusetts Voluntary Infantry during the Battle of Honey Hill in South Carolina.

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1999-09-14
Introduced in House
1999-09-14
Introduced in House
1999-09-14
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
1999-09-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
1999-09-28
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

To authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to Andrew J. Smith for acts of valor during the Civil War.

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