United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Calvin J. Ward
1899 – 1967
Calvin J. Ward served the U.S. Army. Calvin was 68 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
8 October 1918 · Near Estrees, France · Private, U.S. Army, Company D, 117th Infantry, 30th Division.
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.
16, W.D., 1919.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
16, W.D., 1919.
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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