Ferdinand Frederick Rohm
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: October 16, 1897
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Chief Bugler Ferdinand Frederick Rohm, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 August 1864, while serving with 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry, in action at Reams’ Station, Virginia. While his regiment was retiring under fire, Chief Bugler Rohm voluntarily remained behind to succor a wounded officer who was in great danger, secured assistance, and removed the officer to a place of safety.