Korean War
| Service # | 1074538 |
|---|---|
| Unit | H&S CO 2 BN 7 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | November 6 1950 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Ward was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Ward was a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was killed while advancing toward the Chosin Reservoir near Funchilin Pass in North Korea on November 6, 1950. His remains were recovered on September 1, 1954 and was identified on November 29, 2005. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
