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George Ladd (1828 or 1829 – August 13, 1889) was a Regimental roster
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in the Union Army
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and a Medal of Honor
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recipient for his role in the American Civil War
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At the age of 35, Ladd enlisted in the Army from Camillus, New York
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in January 1864. He mustered out with his regiment in August 1865. /ref>
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
*List of Medal of Honor recipients
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* List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
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: {{DEFAULTSORT:Ladd, George 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 Year of birth uncertain American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor