Carl Ludwig (Medal of Honor)

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Carl Ludwig
Born(1841-05-10)May 10, 1841
Germany or France
DiedMay 16, 1913(1913-05-16) (aged 72)
Queens County, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
Rank Corporal
Unit Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg 34th Independent Battery New York Light Artillery
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.

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Medal of Honor citation

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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