About Henry Romeyn
Lived 1833 – 1913 (aged 79). Henry Romeyn was an American military officer.
Henry Romeyn (June 1, 1833 – February 21, 1913) was a United States Army officer who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Major Romeyn was a companion of the District of Columbia Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 5th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Bear Paw Mountain, Montana. 30 September 1877. Entered service at: Michigan. Birth: Galen, New York. Date of issue: 27 November 1894.
Citation text: Led his command into close-range of the enemy, there maintained his position, and vigorously prosecuted the fight until he was severely wounded.
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Who was Henry Romeyn?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was Henry Romeyn born?
Henry Romeyn was born on 1 June 1833 in Wayne County.
When did Henry Romeyn die?
Henry Romeyn died on 21 February 1913.
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Henry Romeyn was a military officer.
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Henry Romeyn was American.
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