Edward Pike

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While the troops were falling back before a superior force, this soldier, assisted by one companion, and while under severe fire at close range, saved a cannon from capture by the enemy.

Rank: First Sergeant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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