John Hayden graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1930. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.
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John Hayden graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1930. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) John Charles Hayden (ASN: 0-18174), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer, Corps Artillery, FIFTH Corps, from 1942 to 1945.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Charles Hayden (ASN: 0-18174), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from September 1955 through May 1964.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Field Artillery) John Charles Hayden (ASN: 0-18174), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer, Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division in Korea, during the period July 1950 to January 1951.