John H. Hays
Born: August 4, 1844 at Jefferson County, Ohio
Home Town: Oskaloosa, Iowa
RELATED HEROES STORIES
Medal of Honor
American Civil War
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: June 17, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John H. Hays, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 16 April 1865, while serving with Company F, 4th Iowa Cavalry, in action at Columbus, Georgia, for capture of flag and bearer Austin’s Battery (Confederate States of America).