Ward, Nelson W. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Ward, Nelson W.

ConflictCivil War

RankQuartermaster Sergeant

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany M, 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry

HometownMadison Township, Ohio

Citation

Voluntarily took part in a charge; went alone in front of his regiment under a heavy fire to secure the body of his captain, who had been killed in the action.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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