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

Henry Romeyn (June 1, 1833 โ€“ 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

References

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


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