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U.S. Army

Samuel E. Pingree

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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862

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