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James Hewett Ledlie | |
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Born | Utica, New York, U.S. | April 14, 1832
Died | August 15, 1882 New Brighton, Staten Island, New York | (aged 50)
Place of burial | Forest Hill Cemetery Utica, New York, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Battles / wars |
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.