Carl Ludwig

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.

Rank: Private
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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