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John Ordway | |
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 John Ordway statue in Fort Lewis Memorial Park, Fort Lewis, Washington | |
| Born | 1775 |
| Died | 1817 (aged 42) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | soldier, explorer, farmer, businessman |
| Employer(s) | U.S. government, self-employed |
| Known for | Being a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1803?-1806 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Captain Daniel Bissell's Company, 1st Infantry Regiment (Fort Kaskaskia) Corps of Discovery |
Sergeant John Ordway (c. 1775 – c. 1817), the youngest of ten siblings, was an important part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition across the United States. John Ordway was one of the sergeants from the United States Army who stepped forward to volunteer for the Corps of Discovery. Ordway exercised many responsibilities on the trip, such as issuing the provisions, appointing guard duties, and keeping the registers and records. John Ordway also kept a detailed journal about Native American life during the expedition.