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William Ward
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
Freeny
Last Name:
Ward
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: While acting as Officer of the Deck, his ship, the USS Barton, blew up a Japanese battleship and a cruiser. Other ships retaliated, hitting the Barton, which split in two and sunk in seconds. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 41, hometown Warrenton, NC
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Military Details
Military Branch:
Navy
Military Rank:
Ensign
Military Unit:
USS Barton
KIA Date:
11/13/1942
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Solomon Islands
Awards:
American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal, Purple Heart
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and annuals, death index