Photo #: NH 66717
Commander James H. Ward, USN (1806-1861)
Portrait engraved by J.A. O'Neill, published during the 19th
Century. The print features a facsimile of Ward's signature.
Commander Ward lost his life on 27 June 1861 while commanding
USS Thomas Freeborn in action at Mathias Point, Virginia.
He was the first U.S. Navy officer killed in action during the
Civil War.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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