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.
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