George Ladd (Medal of Honor)
George Ladd | |
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![]() George Ladd, Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient | |
Born | 1828 or 1829 Camillus, New York, US |
Died | August 13, 1889 |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1864–1865 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | ![]() |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
George Ladd (1828 or 1829 – August 13, 1889) was a private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
At the age of 35, Ladd enlisted in the Army from Camillus, New York in January 1864. He mustered out with his regiment in August 1865. [1]
George Ladd is buried in Bath National Cemetery, Steuben County, New York. Plot: Section C, Row 6, Grave 6
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 22d New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., March 2, 1865. Entered service at: Carmillus, Onondaga County, N.Y. Birth: Carmillus, N.Y. Date of issue: March 26, 1865.
Citation:
Captured a standard bearer, his flag, horse and equipment.
See also[]
References[]
- "George Ladd". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
External links[]
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Categories:
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Army soldiers
- People from Camillus, New York
- People of New York (state) in the American Civil War
- 1820s births
- 1889 deaths
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor