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Jay
Allan
Hatch
November 5, 1924

–

July 7, 1993

Born:

Jackson County

, 

Michigan

Home:

Wyandotte

, 

Michigan

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

Jay Hatch graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1948. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Jay Allan Hatch, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Military AttachŽ at Georgia State University from 1976 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hatch culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    12th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Jay Allan Hatch, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Hatch distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of a Battalion of the in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Hatch, 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.