Jeremiah Kuder
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BornJuly 12, 1835
Tiffin, Ohio, US
DiedMay 25, 1916 (aged 80)
Buried
Marion, Indiana, US
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaJeremiah Kuder | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12, 1835 Tiffin, Ohio, US |
| Died | May 25, 1916 (aged 80) |
| Buried | Marion, Indiana, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit |  Company A, 74th Indiana Infantry |
| Conflicts | Battle of Jonesborough American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Jeremiah Kuder (July 12, 1835 – May 25, 1916) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kuder received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kuder's medal was won for capturing the flag of the actions during the Battle of Jonesborough on September 1, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on April 7, 1865.[2]
Kuder was born in Tiffin, Ohio, entered service in Warsaw, Indiana, and was later buried at the Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.[1][2][3]