Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
John Ward
Details
- Also Known As: Warrior, John
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Indian Scouts,
24th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 25, 1875
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Pecos River, Texas, USA
Citation
With three other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Fort Duncan, Maverick County, Texas
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 28, 1875
- Born: 1847, AR, United States
- Died: May 24, 1911, Brackettsville, TX, United States
- Buried: Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery (MH), Brackettville, TX, United States