Theophilus Francis Rodenbough

Theophilus Francis Rodenbough (November 5, 1838 – December 19, 1912) was born in Easton, Pennsylvania and was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.

He received America's highest military decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Trevilian Station.

On March 27, 1861, shortly before the outbreak of the American Civil War, Rodenbough was appointed a second lieutenant in the 2nd U.S.

[1] A monument dedicated to the regulars of the United States Army who fought at Gettysburg includes Rodenbough.

6th U.S. Cavalry: Maj Samuel H. Starr, Lt Louis H. Carpenter, Lt Nicholas Nolan, Capt Ira W. Claflin Rodenbough received the Medal of Honor for his efforts in the June 11, 1864 Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia, where he was wounded.

He was the author of: Together with William L. Haskin he was the editor of The Army of the United States (1896)[7] On April 23, 1904, Rodenbough was appointed brigadier general, USA, on the retired list.