Corporal August Kauss (or Kautz) (November 6, 1843 – April 27, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the
American Civil War. Kauss received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the
Medal of Honor.
Kauss's medal was won for capturing the battle flag of the 22nd South Carolina Volunteer Infantry at the
Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865.
He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.
Kauss was born in Germany. He joined the
8th New York Infantry from
New York City in April 1861, and mustered out with this regiment after two years. He re-enlisted with the 15th New York Heavy Artillery in August 1863, and again mustered out with his regiment after two years.
15th NY Heavy Artillery regimental roster
/ref> Kauss was buried in Hurley, New York.
Medal of Honor citation
See also
* List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
References
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1843 births
1913 deaths
American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
German-born Medal of Honor recipients
Emigrants from the German Confederation to the United States
People of New York (state) in the American Civil War
Union Army officers
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
People from Hurley, New York