William Pittenger
William Pittenger  | |
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William Pittenger, 1860s  | |
| Born | January 31, 1840 Knoxville, Ohio, US  | 
| Died | April 24, 1904 (aged 64) Fallbrook, California, US  | 
| Place of burial | Odd Fellows Cemetery, Fallbrook, California  | 
| Allegiance | United States | 
| Branch | 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.