The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Captain [then Commander] John Tucker Hayward (NSN: 0-63431/1310), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED SIX (VB-106), in connection with operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area from 25 March to 1 June 1944. During this period, Captain Hayward successfully carried out three hundred and five long-range search operations, armed reconnaissance and offensive strikes against the enemy. His competent leadership, professional skill and initiative were contributing factors in the success of his squadron in sinking twelve enemy cargo vessels and thirteen barges; and in shooting down twelve aircraft and damaging three in aerial combat. Captain Hayward’s aggressiveness and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Captain Hayward is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)
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Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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United States NavyRank:
Vice AdmiralAction Date:
June 13, 1963 – January 12, 1966
Board Serial 1 (January 3, 1966)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral John Tucker Hayward (NSN: 0-63431/1310), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander Antisubmarine Warfare Force, Pacific Fleet, from 13 June 1963 to 12 January 1966. Vice Admiral Hayward has demonstrated outstanding leadership, judgment and foresight in research and development associated with antisubmarine warfare and the training of Antisubmarine Warfare Groups during his tenure of command. The requirement for new equipment for fleet units and intensified training to meet one of our Navy’s greatest challenges has taxed the initiative and ingenuity of all concerned. The fact that our ASW readiness has been greatly improved is a direct reflection of Vice Admiral Hayward’s leadership and professional acumen. Through his endeavors in training and assisting foreign navies in their ASW efforts, Vice Admiral Hayward served well in furthering the United States’ prestige and efforts of good will with foreign nations. By virtue of his professional knowledge and dedicated and tireless devotion to duty, Vice Admiral Hayward has made an outstanding contribution to the efforts of the Pacific Fleet in accomplishing its vital mission. His outstanding leadership, judgment, skill and devotion to duty throughout reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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United States NavyRank:
Vice AdmiralAction Date:
February 1966 – September 1968
Board Serial 6301 (August 20, 1968)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral John Tucker Hayward (NSN: 0-63431/1310), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as President, Naval War College, from February 1966 to September 1968. Drawing upon a great wealth of knowledge, experience, personal interest, and initiative, Vice Admiral Hayward brought great enrichment to professional military education in the United States Navy. Students from each of the U.S. Armed Services and from civilian departments and agencies of the Government, as well as Senior Naval Officers from thirty-three nations of the Free World benefited greatly from his inspired leadership, intellectual integrity, and outstanding dedication. Vice Admiral Hayward fostered close coordination with other military colleges and strengthened mutually advantageous relations with universities in the civilian academic community. By his outstanding and distinguished service to the nation in the field of education, he upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral John Tucker Hayward (NSN: 0-63431/1310), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CommanderAction Date:
November 8, 1943 – February 24, 1944
Commander South Pacific: Serial 001505 (June 28, 1944)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander John Tucker Hayward (NSN: 0-63431/1310), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy as Commanding Officer of a Navy Bombing Squadron operating in the South Pacific area from 8 November 1943 to 24 February 1944. During this period, Commander Hayward completed many combat and search missions over Japanese territory, frequently encountering heavy anti-aircraft fire. Several of the missions were made, despite adverse weather conditions. On 8 November while on a routine search, he bombed Kapingimarangi Island, scoring four direct hits on an enemy bivouac area. On 20 and 31 December and 8 January he bombed, strafed and sank enemy supply barges on each occasion. On 24 February, his efficient spotting enabled our destroyers to destroy three Japanese cargo vessels in Kavieng Harbor. His superior airmanship and outstanding leadership contributed materially to the success of the squadron in inflicting severe damage on the Japanese forces in the area. His courageous conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 0185 (January 14, 1944)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander John Tucker Hayward (NSN: 0-63431/1310), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Squadron Commander of a Heavy Bombing Squadron during the attack by U.S. Naval Forces against Wake Island on 5 October 1943. He led the attack by his squadron and personally directed the operations against enemy objectives during which time he successfully and effectively bombed, strafed enemy installations, and obtained many valuable photographs of the island in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire. His aggressive and skillful leadership and constant devotion to duty contributed directly to the success of this action against the enemy and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Rear AdmiralAction Date:
November 1970 – December 1971
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral John Tucker Hayward (NSN: 0-63431/1310), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from November 1970 to December 1971 as Commander Hawaiian Sea Frontier. In addition to the great responsibilities associated with the operational matters within the Sea Frontier, which encompassed the greater proportion of the Mid-Pacific Ocean, Rear Admiral Hayward was assigned duties as Commander, FOURTEENTH Naval District; Commander Fleet Air Hawaii; and Commander, Naval Base Pearl Harbor. As Commander Hawaiian Sea Frontier, Rear Admiral Hayward was instrumental in the maintenance of an optimum state of readiness among units assigned for antisubmarine warfare, reconnaissance, surveillance, naval control and protection of shipping and military search and rescue within the Hawaiian Sea Frontier. His personal direction in the operational control of assigned units engaged in missions resulted in significant contributions to the collection of intelligence important to national interests. Rear Admiral Hayward personally directed the planning, training and execution of highly successful recoveries of APOLLO spacecraft in the Mid-Pacific. As Commandant, FOURTEENTH Naval District, he led the realignment of the Naval Reserve Program in Hawaii to make it an integral and contributory support element of the U.S. Naval Forces in the Pacific. By his exemplary performance of duty throughout this period, Rear Admiral Hayward reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Commander Air Forces Pacific: Serial 11473 (December 19, 1946)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain John Tucker Hayward (NSN: 0-63431/1310), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight from 13 April 1944 to 23 April 1944. Captain Hayward completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.