U.S. Army
Ludgate, WilliamConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany G, 59th New York Veteran Infantry
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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as William LudgateU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Richard E. CavazosU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Mott, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Dunne, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Doherty, Thomas M.U.S. ArmyConflict:
Cook, John HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Scanlan, PatrickU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Raymond, William H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Stauffer, RudolphU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Inscho, Leonidas H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Brush, George WashingtonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Gresser, IgnatzU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Murphy, Jeremiah J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Carney, William HarveyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wood, Henry ClayU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Funk, WestU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Shopp, George J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Evans, ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Murphy, ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Scott, John MoreheadU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wambsgan, MartinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Ludwig, CarlU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hadley, Osgood TownsU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Potter, George W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hickok, Nathan E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
