August Kauss

August Kauss
Born	November 6, 1843 Germany
Died	27 April 1913(1913-04-27) (aged 69) New York
Buried	Hurley, New York
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Service years	1861 - 1865
Rank	Corporal
Unit	Company H, 15th New York Heavy Artillery
Conflicts	Battle of Five Forks American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

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 the battle flag of the 22nd South Carolina Volunteer Infantry 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.

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal August Kauss, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1865, while serving with Company H, 15th New York Heavy Artillery, in action at Five Forks, Virginia, for capture of battle flag.

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L