This series is to honor the Heroes of the United States Marine Corps who have been awarded the Nation’s highest military honor since its inception. This series is placed along a bike trail. DO NOT access these caches from the road. These caches are placed between the trail and the roadway.
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
VAUGHN, PINKERTON R.
Rank and Organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1839, Downingtown, Pa. Accredited To: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 17, 10 July 1863.
Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Mississippi during her abandonment and firing in the action with the Port Hudson batteries, 14 March 1863. During the abandonment of the Mississippi which had to be grounded, Sgt. 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, Sgt. Vaughn was finally ordered to save himself as he saw fit.