Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Ludgate
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brevet Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
59th New York Veteran Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 7, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Farmville, Virginia, USA
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 10, 1889
- Born: March 11, 1836, London, England
- Died: June 14, 1912
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (3-1488), Arlington, VA, United States