Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Solomon J Hottenstine
Details
- Also Known As: Hottenstein, Solomon J.
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
107th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg & Norfolk Railroad, Virginia, USA
Citation
Captured flag belonging to a North Carolina regiment, and through a ruse led them into the arms of Federal troops.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 2, 1865
- Born: May 5, 1844, Lehigh County, PA, United States
- Died: May 24, 1896, Manassas, VA, United States
- Buried: Manassas Cemetery (MH) (29) , Manassas, VA, United States