William Ward [1]
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
Awards:
American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Military Branch:
Navy
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 41, hometown Warrenton, NC
Family Details:
First Name:
William
KIA / MIA Place:
Solomon Islands
KIA Date:
11/13/1942
Last Name:
Ward
Middle Name:
Freeny
Military Rank:
Ensign
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and annuals, death index
Military Unit:
USS Barton
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA