Years of service 1861 - 1865 Died June 21, 1911 Battles/wars American Civil War Awards Medal of Honor | Relations James Pond (brother) Name George Pond Rank Private | |
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Born October 5, 1844
Libertyville, Illinois ( 1844-10-05 ) Place of burial Evergreen Cemetery Fort Scott, Kansas Service/branch United States Army, Union Army Allegiance United States of America, Union | ||
Battles and wars American Civil War | ||
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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.
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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.
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