William Ludgate

1836 – 1912

William Ludgate served the U.S. Army. William was 76 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

7 April 1865 · At Farmville, Va. · Captain, Company G, 59th New York Veteran Infantry.

Gallantry and promptness in rallying his men and advancing with a small detachment to save a bridge about to be fired by the enemy.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 7, 1865 · At Farmville, Va. · Captain, Company G, 59th New York Veteran Infantry.

Gallantry and promptness in rallying his men and advancing with a small detachment to save a bridge about to be fired by the enemy.

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