Matthew H. Smith

Pvt., 72nd Pa. Infantry, Company B

Held as POW at Andersonville

Mustered in Aug. 10, 1861, in Phila. at age 26, a "core maker." Captured May 6, 1864, at Wilderness, Va. Held at Andersonville prison. Entered Camp Discharge Jan. 24, 1865. Discharged Jan. 25, 1865, expiration of term. Did additional service with 1st Pa. Light Artillery, Co. I; 3rd Pa. Infantry, Co. B; and 17th Pa. Infantry, Co. I.