Samuel E. Pingree
| Samuel E. Pingree | |
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Samuel E. Pingree as depicted in Deeds of Valor
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| 40th Governor of Vermont | |
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In office October 2, 1884 – October 7, 1886 |
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| Lieutenant | Ebenezer J. Ormsbee |
| Preceded by | John L. Barstow |
| Succeeded by | Ebenezer J. Ormsbee |
| 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Vermont | |
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In office October 5, 1882 – October 2, 1884 |
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| Governor | John L. Barstow |
| Preceded by | John L. Barstow |
| Succeeded by | Ebenezer J. Ormsbee |
| Personal details | |
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August 2, 1832 Salisbury, New Hampshire |
| Died | June 1, 1922 (aged 89) Hartford, Vermont |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lydia M. Steele (m. 1869; his death 1922) |
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| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Company F, 3rd Vermont Infantry |
| Commands | 2nd Vermont Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Samuel Everett Pingree (August 2, 1832 – June 1, 1922) was a lawyer, a U.S. politician of the Republican Party, and an American Civil War veteran who received the Medal of Honor.
Pingree was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire, the son of Stephen and Judith (True) Pingree. He received his early education in Andover, New Hampshire, and McIndoes Falls, Vermont, then entered Dartmouth College, where he graduated in 1857. He studied law in Bethel, Vermont, and was admitted to the bar in Windsor County in December 1859. He began practicing law in Hartford.
He enlisted in Company F, 3rd Vermont Infantry, and was soon chosen 1st lieutenant. In August 1861, he was promoted to captain, and was commissioned major on September 27, 1862, and lieutenant colonel on January 15, 1863. He was severely wounded at the Battle at Lee's Mills on April 16, 1862, during which he led his company across a wide creek and drove the enemy from rifle pits on the opposite bank. He spent ten weeks recuperating in a Philadelphia hospital.
During the second day of the Battle of the Wilderness, Pingree was placed in command of the 2nd Vermont Infantry, since all the field officers of that unit had been killed or wounded. Pingree participated in the battles of Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and Weldon Railroad, where he narrowly escaped capture with a portion of his command. Pingree's final military action occurred at Fort Stevens on July 11, and July 12, 1864. He mustered out of the service on July 27, 1864.
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