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


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."


See also

*
List of Medal of Honor recipients The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their ...
* List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rodenburg, Henry 1850s births 1899 deaths Immigrants to the United States United States Army Medal of Honor recipients United States Army soldiers German-born Medal of Honor recipients Burials at Cypress Hills National Cemetery American Indian Wars recipients of the Medal of Honor