George F. Pond (October 5, 1844 – June 21, 1911) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor.

Pond was born on October 5, 1844, in Libertyville, Illinois, although his official residence was listed as Fairwater, Wisconsin. He was the brother of fellow Medal of Honor recipient James Pond. He died June 21, 1911 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery Fort Scott, Kansas. His grave can be found in section 4.

George F. Pond

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

George F. Pond

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.

George F. Pond

See also

List of Medal of Honor recipients

List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M–P

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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