U.S. Army
Ward, Calvin JohnConflictWorld War I
RankPrivate First Class
Year of Action1918
Unit/CommandCompany D, 117th Infantry, 30th Division
HometownTennessee
Citation
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.
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