John Hayes-Blairstown, IA
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 53.226 W 092° 05.076
15T E 575945 N 4637646
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Kearsarge battling against the Alabama off Cherbourg, France on June 19, 1864. He is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, IA in Block 7, Lot 25.
Waymark Code: WMZ634
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2018
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He was born on July 20 1832 in Brigus, Newfoundland and died on January 28, 1911 in Blairstown, IA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HAYES, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864
Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as second captain of the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Hayes exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
Armed Service: Navy
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