Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George F Pond
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
3d Wisconsin Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 15, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Drywood, Kansas, USA
Citation
With two companions, attacked a greatly superior force of guerrillas, routed them, and rescued several prisoners.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Fairwater, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 16, 1899
- Born: October 5, 1844, Libertyville, Lake County, IL, United States
- Died: June 21, 1911, Fort Scott, KS, United States
- Buried: Evergreen Cemetery (MH) (1-7), Fort Scott, KS, United States