Alfred Polond

Alfred Polond (February 29, 1872 – March 26, 1956) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Alfred Polond
Born(1872-02-29)February 29, 1872
Lapeer, Michigan
DiedFebruary 29, 1956(1956-02-29) (aged 84)
Place of burial
Riverside Cemetery Kalamazoo, Michigan
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
UnitCompany F, 10th U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Polond was born February 29, 1872, in Lapeer, Michigan, and entered the army from his place of birth. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.[1]

He died March 26, 1956, and is buried in Riverside Cemetery Kalamazoo, Michigan.[2] His grave can be found in section Q, lot 83, grave 11.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Lapeer, Mich. Birth: Lapeer, Mich. Date of issue: 22 June 1899. Citation:

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire of the enemy.[1]

See also

References

  1. "War with Spain; Polond, Alfred". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on June 27, 2009. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
  2. Don Morphe (October 1, 2003). "Alfred Polond". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 29, 2010.


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