U.S. Army
George F. Pond
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany C, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry
BirthplaceLibertyville, Illinois
Citation
With 2 companions, attacked a greatly superior force of guerrillas, routed them, and rescued several prisoners.
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