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Home Town Philadelphia
Date of Passing Jul 05, 1918
Location of Interment Cypress Hills National Cemetery (VA) - Brooklyn, New York
During the Spanish–American War, Ward commanded the armed yacht Wasp. Commended for gallantry, he was advanced to lieutenant commander on March 3, 1899, for conspicuous service at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
In 1914, Ward commanded the ship Red Cross which was sponsored by the American Red Cross and carried physicians and nurses to provide medical aid to wounded and sick soldiers and civilians of all nationalities. Emperor Franz Joseph awarded Ward the Austro-Hungarian Medal of Merit for his service in the capacity.
In retirement, Ward lived at his home, named Willowmere, in Roslyn, New York, where he pursued his hobby of cultivating roses.
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Three United States Navy ships have been named after Admiral Aaron Ward-
