b. 11/03/1836 London, England. d. 14/06/1912 ?
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 07/04/1865 Farmville, Virginia.
William Ludgate MOH
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Ludgate served as a Captain, Company G, 59th New York Veteran Infantry. He was awarded his medal for service at Farmville, Virginia, on April 7. 1865, during the Civil War. His citation reads-Gallantry and promptness in rallying his men and advancing with a small detachment to save a bridge about to be fired by the enemy. He did not receive his Medal until August 10, 1889, 34 years after the incident at Farmville.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 3, GRAVE 1488.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: GETTYSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY, GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA. ( ON LOAN FROM FAMILY)
