William H. Ward
For other people named William Ward, see William Ward (disambiguation).
| Captain William H. Ward | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 9, 1840 Adrian, Michigan |
| Died | April 11, 1927 (aged 86) |
| Place of burial | Highland Park Cemetery Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
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), 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.
See also
References
- "William H. Ward". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
- "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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