William Ludgate

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
Born(1836-03-11)March 11, 1836
England
DiedJune 14, 1912(1912-06-14) (aged 76)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankCaptain
Unit Company G, 59th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal 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

Rank 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.

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See also

References
  1. 82nd NY Infantry Regimental roster
  2. 59th NY Infantry Regimental roster
 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.
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