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Henry Rodenburg

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Rank
  
Corporal

Battles/wars
  
Indian Wars

Name
  
Henry Rodenburg

Awards
  
Medal of Honor


Henry Rodenburg

Place of burial
  
Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York

Died
  
December 13, 1899, New York City, New York, United States

Battles and wars
  
American Indian Wars

Allegiance
  
United States of America

Service/branch
  
United States Army

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.

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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, Section 2, Grave 5825, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York.

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."

References

Henry Rodenburg Wikipedia