Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Henry Hays
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
4th Iowa Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 16, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Columbus, Georgia
Citation
Capture of flag and bearer, Austin's Battery (C.S.A.).
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 17, 1865
- Born: August 4, 1844, Jefferson County, OH, United States
- Died: January 27, 1904, Troy, ID, United States
- Buried: Moscow Cemetery (MH) (7-25-4), Moscow, ID, United States