HAYES, JOHN
Rank and Organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 1831, Philadelphia, Pa.
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.
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