| August Kauss | |
| Birth Date: | November 6, 1843 |
| Birth Place: | Germany |
| Death Place: | New York |
| Placeofburial: | Hurley, New York |
| Serviceyears: | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Unit: | Company H, 15th New York Heavy Artillery |
| Battles: | Battle of Five Forks American Civil War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Corporal August Kauss (or Kautz) (November 6, 1843 – April 27, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kauss received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kauss's medal was won for capturing the battle flag of the 22nd South Carolina Volunteer Infantry [2] at the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.[3]
Kauss was born in Germany. He joined the 8th New York Infantry from New York City in April 1861, and mustered out with this regiment after two years.[4] He re-enlisted with the 15th New York Heavy Artillery in August 1863, and again mustered out with his regiment after two years.[5] Kauss was buried in Hurley, New York.[1]