Born in Tolland, Conn._Son of Eliab Ladd,_by occupation a Pedlar,_Married,_at the age of 36 enlisted as a recruit in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry, Mass. Vols.
Mustered into service August 6, 1862._In camp at Cambridge, Mass. till September 3, 1862._Thence to Washington; remained there in camp until November 5th, when he proceeded to join the regiment at Hagerstown, Md. And was assigned to Company F.
From that time, he participated with the company in the various battles, skirmishes, and reconnoissances until June 17th, 1863. At that date occurred the cavalry fight at Aldie, Va._The regiment became entirely surrounded by a superior force of rebel cavalry and was subjected to a terrible, galling fire. Ladd was shot through the breast and killed instantly. His body was buried on the field, near the spot where he fell.
He died like a true soldier, with his face to the foe.
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