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 New York (state) 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Andrew Kuder". Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 27, 2014.
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