John B. Hayes
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John Briggs Hayes (30 August 1924 ā 17 January 2001) was an admiral of the United States Coast Guard who served as the 16th commandant from 1978 to 1982.[1]
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John B. Hayes | |
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Born | (1924-08-30)30 August 1924 Jamestown, New York, U.S. |
Died | 17 January 2001(2001-01-17) (aged 76) Florida Keys, Florida, U.S. |
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Service/ | United States Coast Guard |
Years of service | 1946ā1982 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Commander of the 17th Coast Guard District |
Awards | Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal |
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