Ferdinand Rohm

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While his regiment was retiring under fire voluntarily remained behind to succor a wounded officer who was in great danger, secured assistance, and removed the officer to a place of safety.

Rank: Chief Bugler
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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