Henry Rodenburg
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
About Henry Rodenburg
Lived 1851 – 1899 (aged 47–48). Henry Rodenburg was an American.
Biography Rodenburg was born in Germany in 1851. He joined the army and achieved the rank of corporal.
Rodenburg died on 13 December 1899 and is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery in New York City.
Medal of Honor citation "For gallantry in engagements at Cedar Creek, Montana and other campaigns during the period 21 October 1876 to 8 January 1877, while serving with Company A, 5th U.S. Infantry. Private Rodenburg served in a series of engagements against the Sioux Indians in the Montana Territory. In actions at Cedar Creek, Private Rodenburg personally helped in the security of settlers throughout the region. For extreme gallantry, he was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted Corporal. Date of Issue: 27 April 1877."
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Who was Henry Rodenburg?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1851–1899)
When was Henry Rodenburg born?
Henry Rodenburg was born in 1851 in Germany.
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Henry Rodenburg died on 13 December 1899 in New York City.
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Henry Rodenburg was American.
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