Battles/wars American Civil War Awards - Medal of Honor Rank Captain | Name William Ward Unit 47th Ohio Infantry Died April 11, 1927 | |
Born December 9, 1840
Adrian, Michigan ( 1840-12-09 ) Place of burial Highland Park Cemetery Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas Service/branch United States Army, Union Army Allegiance United States of America, Union | ||
Battles and wars American Civil War | ||
Captain William H. Ward (December 9, 1840 – April 11, 1927), was an 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 Wyandotte County, 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.
References
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