William H. Ward
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.
Captain William H. Ward | |
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| 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 |
William Ward is buried at Highland Park Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
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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