Samuel Pingree

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Gallantly led his company across a wide, deep creek, drove the enemy from the rifle pits, which were within 2 yards of the farther bank, and remained at the head of his men until a second time severely wounded.

Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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