Andrew Kuder Explained

Andrew Kuder
Birth Date:c. 1838
Death Date:April 30, 1899
Birth Place:Groveland, New York
Placeofburial:Conesus, New York
Rank:Second Lieutenant
Unit: Company G, 8th New York Cavalry
Battles:Battle of Waynesboro
American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

Andrew Kuder (c. 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andrew Kuder . https://archive.today/20140629122945/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=151 . live . June 29, 2014 . June 27, 2014 .
  2. Web site: Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients. June 27, 2014. June 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140606203802/http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_gl.html#KUDERA. dead.