Smith, Charles, fl. 1799-1852

Charles F. Smith enlisted at age 19 in Co. E, 2nd Michigan Infantry, Apr. 17, 1861, at Niles, Mich. He mustered on May 25, 1861. He was wounded in action at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862. He re-enlisted Dec. 31, 1863 at Blain's Cross Roads, Tenn. and mustered Jan. 1, 1864. He was wounded in action at Jackson, Miss., July 11, 1863. He was wounded and taken prisoner near Petersburg, Va.. Sept. 30, 1864. He returned to his regiment on Apr. 24, 1865. He was made a sergeant, June 16, 1865 and mustered out at Delaney House, D.C., July 28, 1865. After the war, he lived at Forest, Ontario.

From the description of Charles Smith papers. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 41239557