Ward published the book, 'The Master Key' to the Problems of Passion Week and the Resurrection According to the Scriptures in 1915.

Ward enlisted in the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry on August 5, 1861, and eventually attained the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant in that regiment.

Ward led a charge from land without meaningful cover onto a railroad bridge that was secured on both sides by Confederate troops.

Although his commanding officer had been killed, he led a successful assault of the bridge despite the Union forces suffering heavy casualties.

[1] Citation: Voluntarily took part in a charge; went alone in front of his regiment under a heavy fire to secure the body of his captain, who had been killed in the action.