William H. Ward
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| Captain William H. Ward | |
|---|---|
| December 9, 1840 – April 11, 1927 (aged 86) | |
| Place of birth | Adrian, Michigan |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | 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, 3 May 1863.
William Ward is buried at Highland Park Cemetery in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 3 May 1863. Entered service at: Adrian, Mich. Born: 9 December 1840, Adrian, Mich. Date of issue: 2 January 1895.
Citation:
- Voluntarily commanded the expedition which, under cover of darkness, attempted to run the enemy's batteries.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- William H. Ward at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-02-01
- Medal of Honor website
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