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Service Profile
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Rank
- First Lieutenant
- Service Era
- American Civil War, Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Battle of Sailor's Creek
- Medals Recorded
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Rudolph Romeo Riddell
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Support & adopt this hero ↓American Civil WarEastern Theater of the American Civil WarBattle of Sailor's Creek
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
Boldly captured an enemy cavalry flag during a fierce clash.
Rudolph Romeo Riddell was a Lieutenant in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On 6 April 1865, Riddell captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry of the Confederate Army. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on 10 May 1865.
Verified service: 61st New York Infantry, Company I. At Sailor’s Creek on 6 April 1865, he captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry. His service profile identifies him as a lieutenant and later brevet lieutenant colonel. CMOHS and the National Medal of Honor Museum confirm the Civil War identity and action.
Sources: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/rudolph-r-riddell
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