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Thomas J. Ward (August 18, 1837 – March 30, 1924) was an American soldier who fought in the
American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states th ...
. Ward received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the
Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...
. Ward's medal was won for his heroism in the Siege of Vicksburg,
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on May 22, 1863. He was honored with the award on July 31, 1896. Ward was born in Romney, West Virginia, and entered service in
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. He died at his home in
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on March 30, 1924, and was buried in Upper Hill Cemetery.


Medal of Honor citation


See also

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


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ward, Thomas J. 1837 births 1924 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor People from Romney, West Virginia People of West Virginia in the American Civil War Union Army soldiers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients Military personnel from West Virginia People from Anaconda, Montana