U.S. Army
Pike, Edward M.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany A, 33rd Illinois Infantry
HometownCasco, Maine
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.
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