| Captain William H. Ward | |
| Birth Date: | 9 December 1840 |
| Birth Place: | Adrian, Michigan, US |
| Placeofburial: | Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas |
| Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
| Allegiance: | United States of America Union |
| Branch: | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank: | Captain |
| Unit: | Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles: | American Civil War |
| Awards: | - Medal of Honor |
Captain William H. Ward (December 9, 1840 - April 11, 1927), American officer of the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor for heroism at Vicksburg, Mississippi, May 3, 1863.
William Ward is buried at Highland Park Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: Adrian, Mich. Born: December 9, 1840, Adrian, Mich. Date of issue: January 2, 1895.
Citation:
Voluntarily commanded the expedition which, under cover of darkness, attempted to run the enemy's batteries.