About William H. Ward
Lived 1840 – 1927 (aged 86). William H. Ward was an American military officer.
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 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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Who was William H. Ward?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1840–1927)
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William H. Ward was born on 9 December 1840 in Adrian.
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William H. Ward died on 11 April 1927.
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William H. Ward was a military officer.
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William H. Ward was American.
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