William Pittenger
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William Pittenger (January 31, 1840 – April 24, 1904) was an American soldier during the American Civil War. A member of the Union Army, he was one of the first recipients of the Medal of Honor.
For the United States Representative from Minnesota, see William Alvin Pittenger.
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William Pittenger | |
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Born | (1840-01-31)January 31, 1840 Knoxville, Ohio, US |
Died | April 24, 1904(1904-04-24) (aged 64) Fallbrook, California, US |
Place of burial | Odd Fellows Cemetery, Fallbrook, California |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 2nd Ohio Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • First Battle of Bull Run • Great Locomotive Chase |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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