(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Corps of Engineers), [then First Lieutenant] Thomas Jay Hayes, IV, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Hayes distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 1st Engineer Combat Battalion, and subsequently as Platoon Leader of the Aero Rifle Platoon of the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Hayes, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Corps of Engineers), [then First Lieutenant] Thomas Jay Hayes, IV, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Hayes distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 1st Engineer Combat Battalion, and subsequently as Platoon Leader of the Aero Rifle Platoon of the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Hayes, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.