Solomon Joseph Hottenstein (May 5, 1844 – May 24, 1896) was an American soldier and member of the 107th Pennsylvania Infantry who fought in the American Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for seizing the flag that belonged to a group of Confederate Army soldiers.[1] Confederate soldiers subsequently pursued Hottenstein and were captured by Union Army soldiers.[2][3]
Solomon J. Hottenstein | |
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| Born | May 5, 1844 Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 24, 1896 Manassas, Virginia |
| Buried | Manassas Cemetery |
| Unit | 107th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Clark |
| Children | 7 |
Hottenstein was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and died in Manassas, Virginia, where he was interred in Manassas Cemetery. He had seven children.
References
edit- ^ "HOTTENSTEIN, SOLOMON J." Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ Kelly, Brian C. (2000). Best Little Ironies, Oddities, and Mysteries of the Civil War. Nashville, TN: Cumberland House. ISBN 9781581821161.
- ^ Ainsworth, Fred C.; Kirkley, Joseph W. (1902). The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Government Printing Office.
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