Andrew Kuder
| Andrew Kuder | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1838 Groveland, New York |
| Died | April 30, 1899 |
| Buried at | Conesus, New York |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit |
 Company G, 8th New York Cavalry |
| Battles/wars |
Battle of Waynesboro American Civil War |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Andrew Kuder (1838 - April 30, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kuder received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kuder's medal was won for capturing the flag during the Battle of Waynesboro on March 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865.[2]
Kuder was born in Groveland, New York, entered service in Rochester, and was buried in Conesus, New York.[1][2]
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Andrew Kuder, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with Company G, 8th New York Cavalry, in action at Waynesboro, Virginia, for capture of flag.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Andrew Kuder". Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- 1 2 "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 27, 2014.
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