George F. Pond

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.

George F. Pond
Born(1844-10-05)October 5, 1844
Libertyville, Illinois
DiedJune 21, 1911(1911-06-21) (aged 66)
Place of burial
Evergreen Cemetery Fort Scott, Kansas
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
RankPrivate
Unit3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor
RelationsJames Pond (brother)

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.

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