Theophilus F. (Theophilus Francis) Rodenbough

Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, in 1838, Theophilus Francis Rodenbough served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Trevilian Station, and he remained closely identified with military service and its history throughout his life.

After retiring from the U.S. Army in 1870, he became a prolific writer and editor of military works. His books include studies of war, collections of heroic episodes, and other historical writing shaped by his own experience as a soldier.

Rodenbough died in 1912, leaving behind a body of work that reflects both the drama of 19th-century warfare and the effort to preserve the memories of those who fought it. For listeners interested in military history, his writing offers the perspective of someone who knew army life from the inside.