Henry Rodenburg

Henry Rodenburg

Grave of Henry Rodenburg
Born c. 1851[1]
Germany
Died December 13, 1899(1899-12-13) (aged 48)
New York City
Place of burial Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Corporal
Battles/wars Indian Wars
Awards Medal of Honor

Henry Rodenburg (c. 1851–13 December 1899) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry in the Indian Wars.[1]

Biography

Rodenburg was born in Germany in 1851. He joined the army and achieved the rank of corporal.[2]

Rodenburg died on 13 December 1899 and is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 2, Grave 5825, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York.[2]

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."[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "RODENBURG, HENRY". Recipients. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-06-19.
  2. 1 2 "Henry Rodenburg". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-06-19.
  3. ↑ "Awards and Citations: Henry Rodenburg". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 24 June 2014.

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