Solomon J. Hottenstine

Solomon J. Hottenstine
Unit 107th Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Solomon J. Hottenstine 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 soldiers.[1] The Confederate soldiers subsequently pursued Hottenstine and were captured by Union soldiers.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "HOTTENSTINE, SOLOMON J.". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  2. ↑ Kelly, Brian C. (2000). Best Little Ironies, Oddities, and Mysteries of the Civil War. Nashville, TN: Cumberland House.
  3. ↑ 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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