Smith Larimer (March 17, 1829 – February 20, 1881) was a corporal in the 2nd Ohio Cavalry, Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions at the Battle of Sayler's Creek in the American Civil War.

Born on March 17, 1829, in Richland County, Ohio, Larimer enlisted in the Army from Columbus.

On that day, during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia, he captured the flag of Confederate General Joseph B. Kershaw's headquarters.

[1][2] Larimer's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Capture of flag of General Kershaw's headquarters.

[1] He was one of five people from Richland County to receive the Medal of Honor for actions during the Civil War, the others being David L. Cockley, Joseph Hedges, John H. Ricksecker, and James Wiley.