Robert Pinn
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| Robert A. Pinn | |
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| March 1, 1843 – January 5, 1911 | |
 First Sergeant Robert Pinn |
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| Place of birth | Stark County, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | 5th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War * Battle of Chaffin's Farm |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Robert A. Pinn (March 1, 1843 – January 5, 1911) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
Pinn joined the Army in Massillon, Ohio, and by September 29, 1864, he was serving as a First Sergeant in Company I of the 5th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment. On that day, his unit participated in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in Virginia, and it was for his actions during the battle that he was awarded the Medal of Honor six months later, on April 6, 1865.
First Sergeant Pinn's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
Took command of his company after all the officers had been killed or wounded and gallantly led it in battle.
Robert Pinn died at age 67 and was buried in Massillon City Cemetery, Massillon, Ohio.
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- Robert Pinn (1843 - 1911). Find a Grave (2003-08-21). Retrieved on January 14, 2007.
- Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients (M-Z). Medal of Honor Citations. U.S. Army Center of Military History (2004-09-01). Retrieved on January 14, 2007.
