James H. Ledlie Military person

James Hewett Ledlie (April 14, 1832 – August 15, 1882) was a civil engineer for American railroads and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is best known for his dereliction of duty at the Battle of the Crater during the Siege of Petersburg.

Personal facts

James H. Ledlie
Birth dateApril 14, 1832
Birth place
Utica New York
Date of deathAugust 15, 1882
Place of death
New Brighton Staten Island
Resting place
Forest Hill Cemetery Utica

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Military person

allegianceUnion
military operations
American Civil War
Battle of the Crater
military branch
Union Army

James H. Ledlie on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://localhistory.morrisville.edu/sites/gar_post/ledlie.html