
U.S. Army
Pingree, Samuel E.
ConflictCivil War
RankColonel
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany F, 3rd Vermont Infantry
BirthplaceSalisbury, New Hampshire
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.
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