Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Robert
Smith (AKA: Harry Reynolds)
1847

–

1930

Cemetery:

Elko City Cemetery

Harry Reynolds enlised in the U.S. Army under the assumed name “Robert Smith.” Although he resumed use of his birth name following his military service, it was under his assumed name that his Medal of Honor was awarded.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    3d U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    September 9, 1876
    Date of Issue: October 16, 1877

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Robert Smith (AKA: Harry Reynolds), United States Army, for special bravery in endeavoring to dislodge Indians secreted in a ravine on 9 September 1876, while serving with Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Slim Buttes, Dakota Territory.