Gotlieb Luty
Gotlieb Luty (1842–1904) was a corporal in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Gotlieb Luty | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1842 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | 1904 (aged 61–62) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1863 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Company A, 74th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Luty enlisted in the Army from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in April 1861, and was assigned to the 74th New York Infantry. He continued serving until being wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg. [1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 74th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: West Manchester, Pa. Birth: Allegheny County, Pa. Date of issue: October 5, 1876.
Citation:
Bravely advanced to the enemy's line under heavy fire and brought back valuable information.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""GOTLIEB LUTY" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
- "Gotlieb Luty". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
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