Carl Ludwig (Medal of Honor)
| Carl Ludwig | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 10, 1841 Germany or France |
| Died |
May 16, 1913 (aged 72) Queens County, New York |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 34th New York Battery |
| 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
- 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
References
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. Retrieved 2008-07-31.
External links
- "Carl Ludwig". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
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