Captain William H. Ward | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 9, 1840 Adrian, Michigan, US |
| Died | April 11, 1927 (aged 86) |
| Place of burial | Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  - Medal of Honor |
Captain William H. Ward (December 9, 1840 – April 11, 1927), American officer of the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor for heroism at Vicksburg, Mississippi, May 3, 1863.
William Ward is buried at Highland Park Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Transcription
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: Adrian, Mich. Born: December 9, 1840, Adrian, Mich. Date of issue: January 2, 1895.
Citation:
Voluntarily commanded the expedition which, under cover of darkness, attempted to run the enemy's batteries.
See also
References
- "Civil War Medal of Honor recipients (M-Z)". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
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