CORPORAL OSCAR L. SMITH

July 21, 1831 (Norwalk, CT) – June 17, 1864 (Bermuda Hundred, VA); 32 years old
Enlisted August 24, 1861
Mustered in September 5, 1861
Unit: 7th Infant Connecticut Volunteers, Company D
Promoted to Corporal May 20, 1864

Born to Jesse Smith (1801-1884) and Amanda Raymond Smith (1804-1885). Siblings are Charles H. (1827-1890), Sarah J. (1829-1900), Edgar (1833-1889), Samuel (1835-1877), Jesse L. (1838-1897), Ann O. (1840-1851), George W. (1842-1914), Caroline A. (1845-1935), Esther L. (1848-1896), and Ann A. (1851-1927).

Killed June 17, 1864 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.


Buried in City Point National Cemetery, 10th Avenue and Davis Street Hopewell City, Virginia; Section B, Plot 1841. Photo from findagrave.com.

Published by jeffd1121

USAF retiree. Veteran advocate. Committed to telling the stories of those who died while in the service of the country during wartime.

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