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Nov 06, 1843 Germany Died on 27 Apr 1913 (aged 69)
Medal of Honor recipient
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About August Kauss
- 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 a flag 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.
- Kauss was buried in Hurley, New York.
