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Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army

Webb Cook Hayes

Details
  • Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Highest Rank: Colonel)
  • Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
  • Unit/Command:
    31st Infantry,
    U.S. Volunteers
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: December 4, 1899
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Citation
Pushed through the enemy's lines alone, during the night, from the beach to the beleaguered force at Vigan, and returned the following morning to report the condition of affairs to the Navy and secure assistance.
Medal of Honor Recipient Webb C. Hayes
Medal of Honor Recipient Webb C. Hayes
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: December 17, 1902
  • Born: March 20, 1856, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH, United States
  • Died: July 26, 1934
  • Buried: Spiegal Grove Estate Park, Freemont, OH, United States
  • Location of Medal: Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center (1896 & 1904 designs), Fremont, OH
 
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