James Pond (Medal of Honor)
James Burton Pond (June 11, 1838 – June 21, 1903) was an abolitionist and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. For his actions during the Battle of Baxter Springs, he received the Medal of Honor. Returning to civilian life, he became a successful lecture manager whose clients included Mark Twain, Winston Churchill, and Henry Morton Stanley.
James B. Pond | |
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| Born | June 11, 1838 Cuba, Allegany County, New York |
| Died | June 21, 1903 (aged 65) Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Place of burial | Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War *Battle of Baxter Springs |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Relations | George F. Pond (brother) |
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