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| George F. Pond | |
| Born: | October 5, 1844 |
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| Died: | June 21, 1911 (aged 66) |
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| Allegiance: | United States of America Union |
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| Branch: | United States Army Union Army |
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| Battles: | American Civil War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
| Relations: | James Pond brother |
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George F. Pond (October 5, 1844 – June 21, 1911) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Pond was born on October 5, 1844 in Libertyville, Illinois although his official residence was listed as Fairwater, Wisconsin.
He was the brother of fellow Medal of Honor recipient James Pond.[1]
He died June 21, 1911 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.
See also[]
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M–P
References[]
External links[]
- George F. Pond at Find a Grave Retrieved on 2009-08-19