Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Robert A Pinn

Details

Rank: First Sergeant
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
Company I,
5th U.S. Colored Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1864
Medal of Honor Action Place: Chapin's Farm, Virginia, USA

Citation

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

Medal of Honor Recipient Robert A. Pinn

Additional Details

Accredited to: Massillon, Stark County, Ohio
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: April 6, 1865
Born: March 1, 1843, Stark County, OH, United States
Died: January 1, 1911
Buried: City Cemetery (MH) (I-47), Massillon, OH, United States