George Ladd (Medal of Honor) explained

George Ladd
Birth Date:1829
Birth Place:Camillus, New York, US
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States
Union
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Serviceyears:1864ā€“1865
Rank:Private
Unit: Company H, 22nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles:American Civil War
Awards:Medal of Honor

George Ladd (1828 or 1829 ā€“ 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]

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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Notes and References

  1. http://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/cavalry/22ndCavCW_Roster.pdf Regimental roster