James H. Ledlie

James Hewett Ledlie
James Hewett Ledlie
Born	April 14, 1832; Utica, New York, U.S.
Died	August 15, 1882 (aged 50); New Brighton, Staten Island, New York
Place of burial	Forest Hill Cemetery; Utica, New York, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America; Union
Service/branch	United States Army; Union Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	Brigadier General
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of North Anna; Second Battle of Petersburg; Battle of the Crater; ;

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.

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