Serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army, Lieutenant Jeremiah Kuder received the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 1, 1864 in Jonesboro, Georgia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company A, 74th Indiana Infantry. Kuder was 29 years old.
3 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on April 7, 1865. He later rose to the rank of Captain.
Kuder was born on July 12, 1835 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. His Medal of Honor is credited to Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana. Kuder died on May 25, 1916 in Marion, Indiana, at the age of 80. He is buried at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.
Kuder is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 75 credited to Indiana.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag of 8th and 19th Arkansas (C.S.A.).
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Battle of Jonesborough.
Places
- Born: Tiffin — map
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Timeline
- July 12, 1835Born in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
- September 1, 1864Act of valor — Jonesboro, GeorgiaAge 29. Company A, 74th Indiana Infantry
- April 7, 1865Medal of Honor presented
- May 25, 1916Died in Marion, IndianaAge 80.
- Resting placeMarion National CemeteryMarion, Indiana
Biography
Jeremiah Kuder (July 12, 1835 – May 25, 1916) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kuder received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kuder's medal was won for capturing the flag of the actions during the Battle of Jonesborough on September 1, 1864. He was honored with the award on April 7, 1865. Kuder was born in Tiffin, Ohio, entered service in Warsaw, Indiana, and was later buried at the Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.
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