John Ditzenback
Medal of Honor recipient
About John Ditzenback
Born 1828. John Ditzenback was an American.
Quartermaster John Ditzenback (born c. 1828) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ditzenback received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the on 6 December 1864. He was honored with the award on 22 June 1865.
Biography Ditzenback was born in New York, New York in 1828. He enlisted into the United States Navy.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was John Ditzenback?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was John Ditzenback born?
John Ditzenback was born in 1828 in New York City.
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John Ditzenback was American.
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