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U.S. Army

Ferdinand Frederick Rohm

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/Command16th Pennsylvania Cavalry

BirthplacePatterson, Pennsylvania

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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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