b. 1851 Germany. d. 13/12/1899 Fort Columbus, New York.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 21/10/1876 – 08/01/1877 Cedar Creek, Montana.
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Germany in 1851, he served as a Private, Company A, 5th U.S. Infantry. During the period of October 21, 1876 to January 8, 1877, 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. He received his Medal on July 18, 1877 at the Cantonment Parade at the Yellowstone and Tongue Rivers, Montana from General William T. Sherman.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantry in action.
BURIAL LOCATION: CYPRESS HILLS NATIONAL CEMETERY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
SECTION 2, GRAVE 5825.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
