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JOHN HAYES MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL GRAVESTONE

JOHN HAYES MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL GRAVESTONE
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Location: PLEASANT HILL CEMETERY

City: BLAIRSTOWN

State: Iowa

Zip Code: 52209

Type of Memorial: Medal of Honor Grave Stones

Access: Cemetery

Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR

Submitted By: IOWACIVILWARMONUMENTS.COM

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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