Robert Smith AKA Harry Reynolds-Elko, NV
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 50.346 W 115° 45.912
11T E 604101 N 4521629
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Slim Buttes, MT on September 9, 1876. He served in the military as an alias, Robert Smith. His true name was Harry Reynolds. He is buried in Elko City Cemetery, Elko, NV in Section E1, Row 10, Plot 962.
Waymark Code: WMYG7M
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2018
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He was born on August 8, 1847 in Memphis, TN and died on January 5, 1930 in Elko, NV. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SMITH, ROBERT
• Rank and organization: Private, Company M, 3d U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Slim Buttes, Mont., 9 September 1876
• Date of issue: 16 October 1877
Citation: Special bravery in endeavoring to dislodge Indians secreted in a ravine.
Armed Service: Army
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