Henry Romeyn-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.422 W 077° 04.362
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Bear Paw Mountain, MT on September 30, 1877. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Site 1750.
Waymark Code: WMYEHX
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2018
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He was born on June 1, 1838 in Galen, NY and died on February 21, 1913. He attained the rank of Major in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ROMEYN, HENRY
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 5th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Bear Paw Mountain, Mont., 30 September 1877
• Entered service at: Michigan
• Date of issue: 27 November 1894
Citation: Led his command into close range of the enemy, there maintained his position, and vigorously prosecuted the fight until he was severely wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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