Carl Ludwig (Medal of Honor)

 Carl Ludwig  was a Private in the Union Army, received the Medal of Honor, on July 30, 1896, for his brave and gallant action at the Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia during the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

 * Rank and organization: Private, 34th New York Battery.
 * Place and date: Petersburg, Virginia., June 18, 1864.
 * Birth: France.
 * Date of issue: July 30, 1896

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."