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Jeremiah Kuder
Born July 12, 1835
Tiffin, Ohio
Died May 25, 1916
Buried
Marion, Indiana
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Lieutenant
Unit Indiana Company A, 74th Indiana Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Jonesborough
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Jeremiah Kuder (July 12, 1835 - May 25, 1916) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kuder received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kuder's medal was won for capturing the flag of the actions during the Battle of Jonesborough on September 1, 1864. He was honored with the award on April 7, 1865.

Kuder was born in Tiffin, Ohio, entered service in Warsaw, Indiana, and was later buried at the Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.

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