Carl Ludwig (Medal of Honor)

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Years of service 1861 - 1865 Died May 16, 1913 Battles/wars American Civil War Awards Medal of Honor		Name Carl Ludwig Role Medal of Honor Rank Corporal

Born May 10, 1841Germany or France ( 1841-05-10 ) Service/branch United States Army, Union Army Allegiance United States of America, Union
Battles and wars American Civil War

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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