W.H. Smith enlisted October 13, 1863 in Bryan County with Capt. J.L. McAllister. Pvt. Smith was with the Hardwick Mounted Rifles, Co. A until, through consolidation of units, he was transferred to Co. K, 7th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry.
Pvt. W.H. Smith served the duration of the war in the 7th and surrendered at Appomattox along with General Lee.