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."
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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
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); Spiegel Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); Friendship Between The Sister Cities (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison Trail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Elm (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Spiegel Grove (about 600 feet away); Cleveland Gateway (about 600 feet away); Soldiers Memorial Parkway of Sandusky County (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fremont.
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
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