Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Samuel E Pingree
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
3d Vermont Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 16, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Lee's Mills, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantly led his company across a wide, deep creek, drove the enemy from the rifle pits, which were within two yards of the farther bank, and remained at the head of his men until a second time severely wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 17, 1891
- Born: August 2, 1832, Salisbury, Merrimack County, NH, United States
- Died: June 1, 1922
- Buried: Hartford Cemetery (MH), White River Junction, VT, United States