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Rodenburg was born in Germany in 1851.
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Henry Rodenburg
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His award came for gallantry in the Indian Wars. Rodenburg died on 13 December 1899 and is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 2, Grave 5825, in Brooklyn, New York City, New New York
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December 13, 1899 (aged 48) -
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United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
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."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."