John Ditzenback | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1828 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster |
| Unit |  U.S. Monitor Neosho |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
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 USS Neosho (1863) on 6 December 1864. He was honored with the award on 22 June 1865.[1][2]
- ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "John Ditzenback". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.