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U.S. Army
Pinn, Robert A.
Pinn, Robert A.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany I, 5th U.S. Colored Infantry
HometownOhio
Citation

Took command of his company after all the officers had been killed or wounded and gallantly led it in battle.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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