Carl Ludwig (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.

Carl Ludwig
Born(1841-05-10)May 10, 1841
Germany or France
DiedMay 16, 1913(1913-05-16) (aged 72)
Queens County, New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankCorporal
Unit 34th Independent Battery New York Light Artillery
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

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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.


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