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He married Emily E. Mayo, in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 5 , 1851 . In 1852 , Ward rose to command the Worcester City Guards. On July 24 , 1861 , he was mustered in to the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to fill an original vacancy. On October 21 , 1861 , Ward was wounded in action at the Battle Of Ball's Bluff , and his left foot was amputated. In 1862 , Ward was promoted to the rank of Colonel, and in 1863 , he commanded the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry regiment, which was part of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Corps. On July 2 , 1863 , during the Battle Of Gettysburg , Ward's regiment was heavily engaged on the Union left center and Colonel Ward, along with 36 others, was mortally wounded, and he died the following day. On October 14 , 1868 , Ward was posthumously appointed to the rank of Brevet Brigadier General for ''"gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Ball's Bluff, VA, Oct. 21, 1861, and in the battle of Gettysburg, PA, where killed."'' Fort Ward on Bainbridge Island, Washington was named in his honor. |