Andrew Kuder (1838 - April 30, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states th ...

. Kuder received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...

. Kuder's medal was won for capturing the flag during the Battle of Waynesboro on March 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865. Kuder was born in Groveland, New York, entered service in Rochester, and was buried in Conesus, New York.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kuder, Andrew 1838 births 1899 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients People from Groveland, New York

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