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Lieutenant Colonel · U.S. Army

Webb Cook Hayes

Lieutenant Colonel Webb Cook Hayes, Army, received the Medal of Honor for actions on December 4, 1899 in Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands during the Philippine Insurrection.

Lieutenant Colonel Webb Cook Hayes was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on December 4, 1899 in Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands during the Philippine Insurrection. At the time he was serving with 31st Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Hayes was 43 years old.

3 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on December 17, 1902, 3 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Colonel.

Hayes was born on March 20, 1856 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. His Medal of Honor is credited to Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio. Hayes died on July 26, 1934, at the age of 78. He is buried at Spiegal Grove Estate Park in Freemont, Ohio. His medal is held by Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center (1896 & 1904 designs), Fremont, OH.

Hayes is one of 82 Medal of Honor recipients from the Philippine Insurrection and one of 256 credited to Ohio.

Official Medal of Honor 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.

Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.

Battles and campaigns

Also served in: Spanish–American War.

Life beyond the battlefield

Source: Wikidata.

Places

  • Born: Cincinnati — map
  • Died: Fremont — map

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Timeline

  1. March 20, 1856
    Born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
  2. December 4, 1899
    Act of valor — Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands
    Age 43. 31st Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
  3. December 17, 1902
    Medal of Honor presented
  4. July 26, 1934
    Died
    Age 78.
  5. Resting place
    Spiegal Grove Estate Park
    Freemont, Ohio

Biography

James Webb Cook Hayes (March 20, 1856 – July 26, 1934) was an American businessman and soldier. He co-founded a forerunner of Union Carbide, served in three wars, and received the Medal of Honor.

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Sources. Service and award details compiled from the recipient record of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Wikidata and Wikipedia. The narrative summary is generated from these records. Spotted an error? Send a correction.