Civil War
John Hayes
Coxswain · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
19 June 1864 · Alabama off Cherbourg, France
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- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Pennsylvania
- Action
- Alabama off Cherbourg, France
The citation
Official 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.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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