Jeremiah Kuder (July 12, 1835 - May 25, 1916) 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 of the actions during the Battle of Jonesborough on September 1, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on April 7, 1865.[2]
Jeremiah Kuder | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12, 1835 Tiffin, Ohio |
| Died | May 25, 1916 |
| Buried | Marion, Indiana |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit |  Company A, 74th Indiana Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Jonesborough American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Kuder was born in Tiffin, Ohio, entered service in Warsaw, Indiana, and was later buried at the Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.[1][2][3]
Medal of Honor citation
editThe President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Jeremiah Kuder, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 September 1864, while serving with Company A, 74th Indiana Infantry, in action at Jonesboro, Georgia, for capture of flag of 8th and 19th Arkansas (Confederate States of America).[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Jeremiah Kuder". Archived from the original on June 29, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014. [1]
- ^ a b "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ^ Dean W. Holt (2010). American Military Cemeteries, 2d ed. McFarland. pp. 200–. ISBN 978-0-7864-5732-8.