Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
World War I - U.S. Army
Calvin John Ward
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Private First Class)
- Conflict/Era: World War I
- Unit/Command:
Company D, 117th Infantry,
30th Division - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 8, 1918
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Estrees, France
Citation
During an advance, Pvt. Ward's company was held up by a machine gun, which was enfilading the line. Accompanied by a noncommissioned officer, he advanced against this post and succeeded in reducing the nest by killing three and capturing seven of the enemy and their guns.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: October 30, 1899, Green County, TN, United States
- Died: December 15, 1967, Morristown, TN, United States
- Buried: Glenwood Cemetery (MH) (2-88), Bristol, TN, United States