Thomas J. Ward

Thomas J. Ward (August 18, 1837 – March 30, 1924) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ward received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Ward's medal was won for his heroism in the Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 22, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on July 31, 1896.[2]

Thomas J. Ward
Born	August 18, 1837 Romney, West Virginia
Died	March 30, 1924 (aged 86) Anaconda, Montana
Buried	Anaconda, Montana
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Sergeant Major
Unit	Company C, 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	Siege of Vicksburg American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Ward was born in Romney, West Virginia, and entered service in Decatur, Illinois. He died at his home in Anaconda, Montana on March 30, 1924, and was buried in Upper Hill Cemetery.[1][2][3]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Thomas J. Ward, United States Army, for gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, while serving with Company C, 116th Illinois Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.[1]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z

References

1. "Thomas J. Ward". Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
2. "Civil War (T-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 1, 2014.
3. "Union Army Hero Hears Death Call in Anaconda Home". The Anaconda Standard. March 31, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved March 17, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Thomas J. Ward at Find a Grave