George F. Pond
George F. Pond (October 5, 1844 – June 21, 1911) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor.
George F. Pond | |
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| Born | October 5, 1844 Libertyville, Illinois |
| Died | June 21, 1911 (aged 66) |
| Place of burial | Evergreen Cemetery Fort Scott, Kansas |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Relations | James Pond (brother) |
Pond was born on October 5, 1844 in Libertyville, Illinois,[1] although his official residence was listed as Fairwater, Wisconsin. He was the brother of fellow Medal of Honor recipient James Pond.[2] He died June 21, 1911[1] and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Fort Scott, Kansas. His grave can be found in section 4.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism on 15 May 1864, while serving with Company C, 3d Wisconsin Cavalry, in action at Drywood, Kansas. With two companions, Private Pond attacked a greatly superior force of guerrillas, routed them, and rescued several prisoners.
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See also
References
- "Taps Sounded for Maj. Pond". Fort Scott Tribune and The Fort Scott Monitor. June 23, 1911. p. 7. Retrieved February 9, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- "George F. Pond". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved October 8, 2010.
External links
- "George F. Pond". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
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