Orlando Ward
Silver Star
U.S. Army
World War I
Orlando Ward (ASN: 0-3729), United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 69 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Orlando Ward, Major General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in March 1943. Major General 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 1st Armored Division, and the United States Army.
