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Romeyn, Henry
Romeyn, Henry
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankMajor
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command5th U.S. Infantry,
HometownGalen, New York
Citation

Led his command into close range of the enemy, there maintained his position, and vigorously prosecuted the fight until he was severely wounded.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1877

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