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John Hayes retired in 1972 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    December 1966 – October 1968

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 13 (March 6, 1969)

    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 J. Hayes (ASN: 0-32309), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from October 1966 to October 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hayes and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.