Background
Smith, Abiel Leonard was born on July 14, 1857 in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph D. and Martha (Leonard) Smith.
Smith, Abiel Leonard was born on July 14, 1857 in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph D. and Martha (Leonard) Smith.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1878. Army War College, 1914.
Commissioned Second lieutenant 19th Infantry, June 28, 1878. Brigade general, September 22, 1916. Retired. January 3, 1918.
Participated in campaigns against Indians, 1878-1886.
Spanish-American War, 1898. Also in World War. Brevetted captain, February 27, 1890, “for gallant and meritorious service” in Geronimo Campaign, 1886.
Married Florence Compton, June 19, 1890. Children: Abiel Leonard, Dorothy, Charles Compton, Margaret.