Webb C. Hayes-Fremont, OH
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action a Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands on December 4, 1899. He was the son of President Rutherford B. Hayes. He is buried next to his father on the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library Grounds in Fremont, OH
Waymark Code: WMY4C0
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2018
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He was born on March 20, 1856 in Cincinnati, OH and died on July 26, 1934 in Marion, OH. He attained the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HAYES, WEBB C.
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 31st Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
• Place and date: At Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 4 December 1899
• Entered service at: Fremont, Ohio
• Date of issue: 17 December 1902
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.
Armed Service: Army
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