William Ludgate (March 11, 1836 – June 14, 1912) was a captain in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
William Ludgate | |
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| Born | March 11, 1836 England |
| Died | June 14, 1912 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit |  Company G, 59th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Ludgate joined the army from New York City in May 1861, and was assigned to the 82nd New York Infantry, rising to the rank of sergeant major. [1] He re-enlisted as a veteran in March 1864, and transferred to the 59th New York Infantry, where he was commissioned as an officer in September 1864. He was ultimately discharged in June 1865. [2]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Captain, Company G, 59th New York Veteran Infantry. Place and date: At Farmville, Va., April 7, 1865. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Birth: England. Date of issue: August 10, 1889.
Citation:
Gallantry and promptness in rallying his men and advancing with a small detachment to save a bridge about to be fired by the enemy.
See also
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References
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""WILLIAM LUDGATE" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
edit- "William Ludgate". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
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