Henry Romeyn Explained

Henry Romeyn
Birth Date:1 June 1833
Birth Place:Wayne County, New York
Placeofburial:Arlington National Cemetery
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:5th Infantry Regiment (United States)
Serviceyears:1862-1897
Rank:Major
Unit:105th Illinois Infantry Regiment
5th Infantry Regiment (United States)
Battles:Indian Wars
Battle of Bear Paw

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.[1]

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.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henry Romeyn - Arlington national cemetery. April 10, 2022.
  2. Web site: Henry Romeyn. April 10, 2022.