Carl Ludwig | |
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Born | Germany or France | May 10, 1841
Died | May 16, 1913 Queens County, New York | (aged 72)
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | ![]() |
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.
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.