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U.S. Army
Hayes, Webb Cook
Hayes, Webb Cook
ConflictPhilippine War
RankColonel
Year of Action1899
Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers, 31st Infantry
HometownCincinnati, Ohio
Citation

Pushed through the enemy’s lines alone, during the night, from the beach to the beleaguered force at Vigan, and returned the following morning to report the condition of affairs to the Navy and secure assistance.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1899

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