| George F. Pond | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1844-10-05)October 5, 1844 Libertyville, Illinois |
| Died | June 21, 1911(1911-06-21) (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) |
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.
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. 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
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. [REDACTED]
- "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.