Carl Ludwig
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
About Carl Ludwig
Lived 1841 – 1913 (aged 72).
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.
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Who was Carl Ludwig?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
When was Carl Ludwig born?
Carl Ludwig was born on 10 May 1841 in Germany.
When did Carl Ludwig die?
Carl Ludwig died on 16 May 1913 in Queens.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carl Ludwig (Medal of Honor)
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