Charles H. Pinkham-Worcester, MA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Fort Stedman, VA on March 25, 1865. He is buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, MA in Section 51, Lot 5889.
Waymark Code: WM1060J
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/04/2019
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He was born on August 18, 1844 in Grafton, MA and died on November 6, 1920 in Worcester, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PINKHAM, CHARLES H.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 57th Massachusetts Infantry
• Place and date: At Fort Stedman, Va., 25 March 1865
• Date of issue: 15 April 1895
Citation: Captured the flag of the 57th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.) and saved his own colors by tearing them from the staff while the enemy was in the camp.
Armed Service: Army
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