Jeremiah Kuder Explained

Jeremiah Kuder
Birth Date:July 12, 1835
Death Date:May 25, 1916
Birth Place:Tiffin, Ohio
Placeofburial:Marion, Indiana
Rank:Lieutenant
Unit: Company A, 74th Indiana Infantry
Battles:Battle of Jonesborough
American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeremiah Kuder. June 27, 2014. https://archive.today/20140629120511/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1664. June 29, 2014. live. https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/1664
  2. Web site: Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients. June 27, 2014.
  3. Book: Dean W. Holt. American Military Cemeteries, 2d ed.. 2010. McFarland. 978-0-7864-5732-8. 200–.