Smith, Clement

American naval surgeon.

Surgeon’s mate on the Defence (January 1777) and the Lexington (February 1777). Surgeon of the Hornet. Captured by the British and committed to Forton Prison (October 1777). Escaped. Received 240 l.t. from American Commissioners (September 1778). Signed petition for a convoy from Nantes to America (November 1778)