Pinkerston R. Vaughn
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| Pinkerston R. Vaughn | |
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 Sgt Pinkerston R. Vaughn, MoH, USMC |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | USS Mississippi |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Pinkerston R. Vaughn was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic actions during the American Civil War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Serving on board the U.S.S MISSISSIPPI during her abandonment and firing in the action with Port Hudson batteries, 14 March 1863. During the abandonment of the MISSISSIPPI which had to be grounded, Sergeant Vaughn rendered invaluable assistance to his commanding officer, remaining with the ship until all the crew had landed and the ship had been fired to prevent its falling into enemy hands. Persistent until the last, and conspicuously cool under the heavy shellfire, Sergeant Vaughn was finally ordered to save himself as he saw fit.
Navy Department, 10 July 1863
