Sam Pinson served from Dec 6, 1967- Dec 5, 1969. He was awarded the National Defense Service medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

Tahlequah Proudly honors Sammy Ray Pinson who served as a PVT E-1 in the United States Army. 

This banner is located on Muskogee Avenue on the east side between Keetoowah and Choctaw Street. ​​