George Ladd (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.

George Ladd
George Ladd, Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient
Born1828 or 1829
Camillus, New York, US
Died(1889-08-13)August 13, 1889
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1864&ndahs;1865
RankPrivate
Unit Company H, 22nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

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References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • ""GEORGE LADD" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-08.


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