Henry Romeyn

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.

Henry Romeyn
Photograph of First Lieutenant Henry Romeyn published prior to his retirement in 1897.
Born(1833-06-01)June 1, 1833
Wayne County, New York
DiedFebruary 21, 1913(1913-02-21) (aged 79)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch5th Infantry Regiment (United States)
Years of service1862-1897
RankMajor
Unit105th Illinois Infantry Regiment
5th Infantry Regiment (United States)
Battles/warsIndian Wars
Battle of Bear Paw
AwardsMedal 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

References

  1. "Henry Romeyn - Arlington national cemetery". Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. "Henry Romeyn". Retrieved April 10, 2022.


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