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First Name: Elmer

Last Name: Ward

Birthplace: OK, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Ivanhoe, TX
Middle Name: S.



Date of Birth: 04 January 1921

Date of Death: 13 June 1999

Rank: First Lieutenant

Years Served:
Elmer Simon Ward
'Buck'

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)

Biography:

Elmer Simon Ward

1st Lieutenant, U. S. Army

Distinguished Service Cross

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 300 (1945)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Elmer S. Ward (ASN: 0-1883477), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 and 3 February 1945.
First Lieutenant Ward's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Silver Star
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 134 (1944)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Elmer S. Ward (ASN: 0-1883477), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action in the European Theater of Operations, during World War II.
His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Silver Star
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 64 (March 5, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] Elmer S. Ward (ASN: 0-1883477), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action on 21 October 1944, in France.
Lieutenant Ward, leader of the 1st Platoon of Company F, was assigned the mission of attacking a strong enemy machine gun position on a wooded hill. He led three attacks against the strong point, advancing ahead of his men in the face of heavy machine gun, machine pistol and rifle fire. On the third attack he weakened the hostile defenses and discovered the weak spot in the enemy line.
Swiftly reorganizing his platoon, now depleted by numerous casualties, he led a fourth assault and, inspiring his men by his example of intrepidity, drove forward to seize his objective.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 317353   Created by: drjones46

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