Career
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 New York
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 New York
Kuder received his country"s highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kuder"s medal was won for capturing the flag during the Battle of Waynesboro on March 2, 1865. The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Andrew Kuder, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with Company G, 8th New York Cavalry, in action at Waynesboro, Virginia, for capture of flag.