William H. Ward

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Captain William H. Ward
Born(1840-12-09)December 9, 1840
Adrian, Michigan, US
DiedApril 11, 1927(1927-04-11) (aged 86)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankCaptain
UnitCompany B, 47th Ohio Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican 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.

Medal of Honor citation[edit]

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.

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References[edit]

  • "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.