George F. Pond | |
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Born | Libertyville, Illinois | October 5, 1844
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) |
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, [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.
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.