Charles H. Hayes

Summary

Charles Harold Hayes (September 18, 1906 – April 3, 1995) was the 8th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Charles Harold Hayes
Born(1906-09-18)September 18, 1906
San Marcial, New Mexico
DiedApril 3, 1995(1995-04-03) (aged 88)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Rank Lieutenant general
Commands heldAssistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay
Marine Aircraft Group 11
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit

Biography edit

McDougal was born September 18, 1906, in San Marcial, New Mexico. After joining the Marine Corps, he participated in World War II. By the time he retired, he had achieved the rank of lieutenant general.

He died April 3, 1995, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Awards and decorations edit

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit w/ 1 star & valor device Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ valor device
Navy Presidential Unit Citation Navy Unit Commendation Nicaraguan Campaign Medal (1933) American Defense Service Medal w/ Base clasp
American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 7 service stars World War II Victory Medal National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal w/ 3 service stars Korean Presidential Unit Citation Philippine Liberation Medal w/ 2 service stars United Nations Korea Medal

See also edit

Military offices
Preceded by Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
April 1, 1963 — June 30, 1965
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Arthur F. Binney
Commanding General of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
December 1957 — April 1959
Succeeded by

References edit

  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
  • "Lieutenant General Charles Harold Hayes, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marie Corps. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2009.