Theophilus Francis Rodenbough
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Theophilus Francis Rodenbough (1838 – 1912) was an American soldier and author, and a recipient of the Army Medal of Honor.
Rodenbough was born at Easton, Pennsylvania. During the American Civil War, he served in the campaigns of the Army of the Potomac. He commanded the 2nd U.S. Cavalry during the Gettysburg Campaign. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his efforts in the June 11, 1864, Battle of Trevilian Station. Virginia.[1] He lost his right arm at the Battle of Opequon.
He was retired in 1870 as a colonel. Afterwards, he was occupied as an author and as an employee of the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C., and in New York State.
He was the author of:
- From Everglade to Cañon with the Second Dragoons (1875)
- Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute (1885)
- The Army of the United States (1896)
- Sabre and Bayonet (1897)
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