William Pittenger | |
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![]() William Pittenger, 1860s | |
Born | Knoxville, Ohio, US | January 31, 1840
Died | April 24, 1904 Fallbrook, California, US | (aged 64)
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 |
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.