Private Carl Ludwig was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 18, 1864 in Petersburg, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with 34th New York Battery. Ludwig was 23 years old.
3 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on July 30, 1896, 32 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Corporal.
Ludwig was born on May 10, 1841 in France — one of 18 recipients born in France. His Medal of Honor is credited to Flushing, Queens County, New York. Ludwig died on May 16, 1913 in College Point, New York, at the age of 72. He is buried at Flushing Cemetery in Flushing, New York. His medal is held by West Point Museum (1904 design), West Point, NY.
Ludwig is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 678 credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor 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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Civil War.
Places
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Timeline
- May 10, 1841Born in France
- June 18, 1864Act of valor — Petersburg, VirginiaAge 23. 34th New York Battery
- July 30, 1896Medal of Honor presented
- May 16, 1913Died in College Point, New YorkAge 72.
- Resting placeFlushing CemeteryFlushing, New York
Biography
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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