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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

August Kauss

Details
  • Rank: Corporal
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company H,
    15th New York Heavy Artillery
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 1, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Five Forks, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of battle flag.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: May 10, 1865
  • Born: November 6, 1843, Germany
  • Died: April 27, 1913, Hurley, NY, United States
  • Buried: Hurley Cemetery (MH), Hurley, NY, United States
 

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