Ferdinand F. Rohm-Mifflintown, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 34.380 W 077° 23.790
18T E 297146 N 4494117
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Reams Station, VA on August 25, 1864. He is buried in Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery, Mifflintown, PA in Row 25, Grave 13.
Waymark Code: WM10ATP
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2019
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He was born on August 30, 1843 in Esslingen, Germany and died on November 24, 1917 in Harrisburg, PA His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ROHM, FERDINAND F.
• Rank and organization: Chief Bugler, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry
• Place and date: At Reams Station, Va., 25 August 1864
• Entered service at: Jumata County, Pa.
• Date of issue: 16 October 1897
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.
Armed Service: Army
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