Carl Ludwig (Medal of Honor)
Appearance
Carl Ludwig | |
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Born | Germany or France | May 10, 1841
Died | May 16, 1913 Queens County, New York | (aged 72)
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | ![]() |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Carl Ludwig was a Private in the Union Army, received the Medal of Honor, on July 30, 1896, for his brave and gallant action at the Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia, during the American Civil War.
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]- Rank and organization: Private, 34th New York Battery.
- Place and date: Petersburg, Virginia., June 18, 1864.
- Birth: France.
- Date of issue: July 30, 1896
Citation:
As gunner of his piece, inflicted singly a great loss upon the enemy and distinguished himself in the removal of the piece while under a heavy fire.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""CARL LUDWIG" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. July 30, 1896. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2008-07-31.
External links
[edit]- "Carl Ludwig". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-04-28.