Career
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.
Kauss was buried in Hurley, New New York