b. 29/02/1872 Lapeer, Michigan. d. 26/03/1956 Kalamazoo, Michigan.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 01/07/1898 Santiago, Cuba.
Alfred Polond MOH
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the War with Spain as a Private in Company F, 10th United States Infantry. He was one of five members of Company F awarded the CMOH for their bravery at Santiago de Cuba, on July 1, 1898, with his citation reading: “Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.” Awarded the Medal on June 22, 1899, he was joined by comrades Sergeant Charles P. Cantrell, Sergeant Andrew J. Cummings, Private William G. Keller and Private James J. Nash in being so honored.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.
BURIAL LOCATION: RIVERSIDE CEMETERY, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.
SECTION Q, LOT 83, GRAVE 11.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: MICHIGAN HEROES MUSEUM (1896 MEDAL W/1904 RIBBON), FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN.
