U.S. Army
Hayes, Webb CookConflictPhilippine 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.
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