Webb Hayes
American Medal of Honor recipient (1856–1934) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Webb Cook Hayes (March 20, 1856 – July 26, 1934) was an American businessman and soldier. He co-founded a forerunner of Union Carbide,[1][2] served in three wars, and received the Medal of Honor.
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James Webb Cook Hayes | |
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Private Secretary to the President | |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 4, 1881 | |
President | Rutherford B. Hayes |
Preceded by | Ulysses S. Grant Jr. |
Succeeded by | Joseph Stanley-Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | James Webb Cook Hayes (1856-03-20)March 20, 1856 Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
Died | July 26, 1934(1934-07-26) (aged 78) Marion, Ohio, US |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Ohio National Guard United States Army |
Years of service | 1898–1918 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 1st Ohio Cavalry Fifth Army Corps 31st Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War San Juan Hill Boxer Rebellion Russo-Japanese War World War I |
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