Rudolph von Medem (c. 1846 – unknown) was a German-born American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 5th U.S. Cavalry during the Indian Wars.
He was one of three men received the Medal of Honor for "gallantry in action and campaigns" against the Western Apaches in the Arizona Territory during the Apache Wars.
[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Rudolph von Medem was born in Prussia[6][7] in about 1846.
Serving with distinction against the Apache Indians in the Arizona Territory, he eventually rose to the rank of sergeant.
He was one of three regimental members, the others being fellow Sergeants George Deary and Bernard Taylor, who received the Medal of Honor for "gallantry in action and campaigns", specifically during the Battle of Sunset Pass.