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George F. Pond (October 5, 1844 – June 21, 1911) served in the Union Army during the
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. He received the
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. Pond was born on October 5, 1844, in
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, although his official residence was listed as Fairwater, Wisconsin. He was the brother of fellow Medal of Honor recipient
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. He died June 21, 1911 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery
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. His grave can be found in section 4.


Medal of Honor citation

Citation:
For extraordinary heroism on 15 May 1864, while serving with Company C, 3d Wisconsin Cavalry, in action at Drywood, Kansas. With two companions, Private Pond attacked a greatly superior force of guerrillas, routed them, and rescued several prisoners.


See also

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List of Medal of Honor recipients The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. Recipients must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own ...
* List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M–P


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pond George F. 1844 births 1911 deaths People from Libertyville, Illinois People from Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin People of Wisconsin in the American Civil War United States Army Medal of Honor recipients Union army soldiers Military personnel from Wisconsin American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor