Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Edward M Pike
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
33d Illinois Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 7, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cache River, Arkansas, USA
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 29, 1899
- Born: July 1, 1838, Casco, Cumberland County, ME, United States
- Died: August 10, 1924, Chenoa, IL, United States
- Buried: Chenoa Cemetery (MH) (2WE-4NS-5 SW), Chenoa, IL, United States