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Ward, Calvin John

U.S. Army

Ward, Calvin John

Ward, Calvin John

ConflictWorld War I

RankPrivate First Class

Year Of Action1918

Unit/CommandCompany D, 117th Infantry, 30th Division

HometownTennessee

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During an advance, Pvt. Ward’s company was held up by a machinegun, which was enfilading the line. Accompanied by a noncommissioned officer, he advanced against this post and succeeded in reducing the nest by killing 3 and capturing 7 of the enemy and their guns.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: World War I Year of Action: 1918

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