The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

PINGREE, SAMUEL E.

Rank and Organization: Captain, Company F, 3d Vermont Infantry Place and Date: Lees Mills, Va., 16 April 1862. Entered Service At: Hartford, Vt. Birth: Salisbury, N.H. Date Of Issue: 17 August 1891.

Citation:

Gallantly led his company across a wide, deep creek, drove the enemy from the rifle pits, which were within 2 yards of the farther bank, and remained at the head of his men until a second time severely wounded.