General Hays commanded the 10th Mountain Divison in the European Theater of Operations in World War II.

He died on September 7, 1978 and was buried in Section 11 of Arlington National Cemetery.

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division. Place and date: Near Greves Farm, France, 14-15 July 1918. Entered service at: Okarche, Oklahoma. Born: 27 September 1892, China. G.O. No.: 34, W.D., 1919.

Citation:

At the very outset of the unprecedented artillery bombardment by the enemy, his line of communication was destroyed beyond repair. Despite the hazard attached to the mission of runner, he immediately set out to establish contact with the neighboring post of command and further establish liaison with 2 French batteries, visiting their position so frequently that he was mainly responsible for the accurate fire therefrom. While thus engaged, 7 horses were shot under him and he was severely wounded. His activity under most severe fire was an important factor in checking the advance of the enemy.

Photos Courtesy of the National Archives

Photo Courtesy of Russell C. Jacobs, March 2006
 

HAYS, GEORGE P
LG   US ARMY
WORLD WAR I, WORLD WAR II
DATE OF BIRTH: 09/27/1892
DATE OF DEATH: 09/07/1978
BURIED AT: SECTION 11  SITE 540-2
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

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