Fremont in Sandusky County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Colonel Webb C. Hayes, M.H.
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, June 15, 2012
1. Colonel Webb C. Hayes, M.H. Marker
Inscription.
Colonel Webb C. Hayes, M.H.. . By his gift and endowment of Spiegel Grove with the Hayes Homestead and Hayes Memorial, he preserved for future generations this typical American home as a memorial to his beloved parents.
Major 1st Ohio Cavalry through the campaigns in Cuba and Porto Rico in the War with Spain 1898, Lieut. Colonel 31st. U.S. Infantry in the Philippines 1899. On staff Major General Chaffee Comdg. in China 1900. Dispatch bearer to the American Legations in Korea and China. Observer with Japanese Army in Port Arthur and Manchuria in Russo-Japanese War 1904.
Chairman Cuba-China Battlefield Commission 1905. Colonel Chief Signal Officer O.N.G. on Mexican Border. Dispatch bearer from American Embassy in Paris to Embassy in London and Berlin returning with German Army through Brussels to Ghent in 1914. Served in the Piave Campaign in Italy in 1917 and as regional commissioner for military labor A.E.F. in France and Morocco, North Africa during the World War.
Wounded and horse killed in assault on San Juan, Cuba 1898. Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor by direction of President Roosevelt "For distinguished gallantry at Vigan, Philippine Islands, Dec. 4, 1899." Decorated by General Lyauety, French Resident General in Morocco at Fez, Morocco Aug. 15, 1918.
Mary Miller Hayes. By her generous gifts and endowment she was largely instrumental in founding the Memorial Hospital of Sandusky County as a memorial to her beloved parents. She joined her husband in the erection of the Overseas Soldiers' Memorial Sun Room. The endowment of the Overseas' Soldiers' Bed in the Memorial Hospital and the construction of the Soldiers' Memorial Parkway of Sandusky County in memory of their joint service overseas during the World War.
Red Cross workers in Paris, France in 1914 and in Paris, France and Rome, Italy in 1917. Y.M.C.A. librarian and hostess in 1918. At the American Soldiers' leave areas at Aix-Les-Bains and Nice, France.
"Kind words and gentle, when a gentle word was worth the surgery of an hundred schools to heal sick thought and make our bruises whole."
By his gift and endowment of Spiegel Grove with the Hayes Homestead and Hayes Memorial, he preserved for future generations this typical American home as a memorial to his beloved parents.
Major 1st Ohio Cavalry through the campaigns in Cuba and Porto Rico in the War with Spain 1898, Lieut. Colonel 31st. U.S. Infantry in the Philippines 1899. On staff Major General Chaffee Comdg. in China 1900. Dispatch bearer to the American Legations in Korea and China. Observer with Japanese Army in Port Arthur and Manchuria in Russo-Japanese War 1904.
Chairman Cuba-China Battlefield Commission 1905. Colonel Chief Signal Officer O.N.G. on Mexican Border. Dispatch bearer from American Embassy in Paris to Embassy in London and Berlin returning with German Army through Brussels to Ghent in 1914. Served in the Piave Campaign in Italy in 1917 and as regional commissioner for military labor A.E.F. in France and Morocco, North Africa during the World War.
Wounded and horse killed in assault on San Juan, Cuba 1898. Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor by direction of President Roosevelt "For distinguished gallantry at Vigan, Philippine Islands, Dec. 4, 1899." Decorated by General Lyauety, French Resident General in Morocco at Fez, Morocco Aug. 15, 1918.
Mary Miller Hayes
By her generous gifts and endowment she was largely instrumental
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in founding the Memorial Hospital of Sandusky County as a memorial to her beloved parents. She joined her husband in the erection of the Overseas Soldiers' Memorial Sun Room. The endowment of the Overseas' Soldiers' Bed in the Memorial Hospital and the construction of the Soldiers' Memorial Parkway of Sandusky County in memory of their joint service overseas during the World War.
Red Cross workers in Paris, France in 1914 and in Paris, France and Rome, Italy in 1917. Y.M.C.A. librarian and hostess in 1918. At the American Soldiers' leave areas at Aix-Les-Bains and Nice, France.
"Kind words and gentle, when a gentle word was worth the surgery of an hundred schools to heal sick thought and make our bruises whole."
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 15, 1967.
Location. 41° 20.401′ N, 83° 7.803′ W. Marker is in Fremont, Ohio, in Sandusky County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Hayes Avenue and Buckland Avenue. Marker is on the grounds of Spiegel Grove and not visible from the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fremont OH 43420, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory Of General Ralph P. Buckland (within shouting distance of this marker);
War Department Washington, D.C. December 13, 1902.
Colonel Webb C. Hayes Union Club, Cleveland, Ohio Sir: I have the honor to advise you that by direction of President Roosevelt, and under provisions of the Act of Congress approved March 3, 1863, A Congressional Medal of Honor has this day been awarded to you for most distinguished gallantry in action at Vigan, Philippine Islands, December 4, 1899.
Distinguished gallantry in pushing through the enemy's lines alone on the night of December 4, 1899, from the beach to our beleaguered force at Vigan, P.I. and returning the following morning to report the condition of affairs to the Navy and get assistance."
Very Respectfully Elihu Root Secretary of War
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, June 15, 2012
6. Order of Ouissam Alaouite
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, June 15, 2012
7. Graves of Webb and Mary Hayes
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 24, 2015
8. Colonel Webb C. Hayes, M.H. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 663 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 27, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 8. submitted on July 25, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.
