b. 1839 Boston, Massachusetts. d. 17/03/1892 Vallejo, California.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 19/06/1864 Cherbourg, France.
Bond was born in 1839 in Boston, Massachusetts, and enlisted into United States Navy aboard the Union warship USS Kearsarge on 16 January 1862.
On 19 June 1864 Bond was aboard the Kearsarge, under command of captain John Ancrum Winslow in its hunt for the CSS Alabama. The Alabama was discovered anchored for repairs at the Cherbourg Harbor, France. Both ships headed for battle outside of French waters and what became known as the Battle of Cherbourg ensued. The Alabama was sunk within hours. Bond, along with sixteen other members of the Kearsarge crew, was awarded with the Medal of Honor for their gallantry during this battle.
Bond died on 17 March 1892 in Vallejo, California, and his remains are interred at the Sunrise Memorial Cemetery.
MOH CITATION:
Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, Bond exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.
BURIAL LOCATION: SUNRISE MEMORIAL CEMETERY, VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA.
BLOCK 15, LOT 4, GRAVE 2
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
