Solomon J. Hottenstein

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
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.