About Gotlieb Luty
Lived 1842 – 1904 (aged 61–62). Gotlieb Luty was an American military personnel.
Gotlieb Luty (1842–1904) was a corporal in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Luty enlisted in the Army from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in April 1861, and was assigned to the 74th New York Infantry. He continued serving until being wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 74th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: West Manchester, Pa. Birth: Allegheny County, Pa. Date of issue: October 5, 1876.
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Who was Gotlieb Luty?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient (1842–1904)
When was Gotlieb Luty born?
Gotlieb Luty was born in 1842 in Pittsburgh.
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Gotlieb Luty died on 12 July 1904.
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Gotlieb Luty was a military personnel.
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Gotlieb Luty was American.
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