| Charles H. Pinkham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1844 Grafton, Massachusetts |
| Died | 1920 (aged 75–76) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 57th Massachusetts Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of Fort Stedman |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles H. Pinkham (1844–1920) was born in Grafton, Massachusetts in 1844. In 1895, President Grover Cleveland presented him with the Medal of Honor for his service in the American Civil War. He is buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Massachusetts.
He had been a Sergeant Major with the 57th Massachusetts Infantry, and was "among the soldiers who stormed Fort Steadman during the Battle of Petersburg in March 1865." His official Medal of Honor citation reads: "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."