Robert Alexander Pinn (March 1, 1843 – January 5, 1911) was an African American 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.

[1][citation needed] His father was from Fauquier County, Virginia, and was born a slave.

[1] Pinn grew up on the family farm and at the age of 11 started to learn the trade of broom manufacturer.

[1][2][3][4] He was wounded on September 29, 1864, while leading his company against the enemy's works in Richmond during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.

[6] He was discharged from service on September 20, 1865, in Carolina City and returned to Stark County.

[1] Rank and Organization: Citation: Took command of his company after all the officers had been killed or wounded and gallantly led it in battle.

He served as a delegate at the state convention that nominated William McKinley as governor.

[1][4][citation needed] He owned eighty acres in Tuscarawas Township and had a home at 96 Akron Street in Massillon.

The range, used by the university's ROTC component and NCAA rifle team, is one of the premier shooting facilities in the state of Ohio.