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Edward M Pike

U.S. Civil War – U.S. Army

Edward M Pike

Details

  • Rank: First Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company A,
    33d Illinois Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 7, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Cache River, Arkansas, USA

Citation

While the troops were falling back before a superior force, this soldier, assisted by one companion, and while under severe fire at close-range, saved a cannon from capture by the enemy.

Additional Details

  • Accredited to: Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: March 29, 1899
  • Born: July 1, 1838, Casco, Cumberland County, ME, United States
  • Died: August 10, 1924, Chenoa, IL, United States
  • Buried: Chenoa Cemetery (MH) (2WE-4NS-5 SW), Chenoa, IL, United States