James Webb Cook Hayes (March 20, 1856 – July 26, 1934) was an American businessman and soldier. He co-founded a forerunner of Union Carbide,[1][2] served in three wars, and received the Medal of Honor.
With his father serving in the American Civil War from the time James was five years old, he spent six months every winter at his father's encampment, which was usually Camp White, West Virginia. He became very close with the commander of the unit, General George Crook, who later became his godfather. Crook taught him how to live off the land, including hunting, fishing and survival. Years later, after Crook became famous in the west as a hunter and Indian fighter, the two made annual trips into the Rocky Mountains for a hunt of big game.
College and careeredit
Hayes attended Cornell University from 1873 to 1875 and was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He left Cornell to work as his father's secretary when his father was the governor of Ohio. When his father was elected president, he again served as his father's secretary.
In 1881, Hayes moved to Cleveland to work as the treasurer of the Whipple Manufacturing Company. In 1887, he, with three others, founded the National Carbon Company, which is now known as Union Carbide. Hayes stayed with this company for many years as the vice president.
Hayes died on July 26, 1934, in Marion, Ohio, and was buried with his parents at Spiegel Grove, the family estate in Fremont, Ohio.
Military serviceedit
Hayes also served in the military in the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War and First World War. He was a member of the First Cleveland Troop, later known as Troop A of the Ohio National Guard. During the Spanish–American War, he was appointed a major in the First Ohio Cavalry. He fought in Santiago de Cuba Campaign, during which he was wounded during the crossing of the San Juan River and the assault on San Juan Hill, and later in the invasion of Puerto Rico.
During World War I, Hayes was promoted to colonel and first served as a special agent for the State Department in France and later held an administrative assignment on the Italian front. After the war he was promoted to brigadier general.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 31st Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, December 4, 1899. Entered service at: Fremont, Ohio. Born: March 20, 1856, Cincinnati, Ohio. Date of issue: December 17, 1902.
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.
webb, hayes, james, webb, cook, hayes, march, 1856, july, 1934, american, businessman, soldier, founded, forerunner, union, carbide, served, three, wars, received, medal, honor, james, webb, cook, hayeshayes, 1920private, secretary, presidentin, office, march,. James Webb Cook Hayes March 20 1856 July 26 1934 was an American businessman and soldier He co founded a forerunner of Union Carbide 1 2 served in three wars and received the Medal of Honor James Webb Cook HayesHayes in 1920Private Secretary to the PresidentIn office March 4 1877 March 4 1881PresidentRutherford B HayesPreceded byUlysses S Grant Jr Succeeded byJoseph Stanley BrownPersonal detailsBornJames Webb Cook Hayes 1856 03 20 March 20 1856Cincinnati Ohio USDiedJuly 26 1934 1934 07 26 aged 78 Marion Ohio USAwardsMedal of HonorMilitary serviceAllegianceUnited StatesBranch serviceOhio National GuardUnited States ArmyYears of service1898 1918RankBrigadier GeneralUnit1st Ohio CavalryFifth Army Corps31st Volunteer InfantryBattles warsSpanish American WarSan Juan HillBoxer RebellionRusso Japanese WarWorld War I Contents 1 Early years and family 2 College and career 3 Military service 4 Medal of Honor citation 5 Military Awards 6 See also 7 Notes 8 ReferencesEarly years and family editJames Webb Cook Hayes was the second son of President Rutherford B Hayes and Lucy Webb Hayes With his father serving in the American Civil War from the time James was five years old he spent six months every winter at his father s encampment which was usually Camp White West Virginia He became very close with the commander of the unit General George Crook who later became his godfather Crook taught him how to live off the land including hunting fishing and survival Years later after Crook became famous in the west as a hunter and Indian fighter the two made annual trips into the Rocky Mountains for a hunt of big game College and career editHayes attended Cornell University from 1873 to 1875 and was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon He left Cornell to work as his father s secretary when his father was the governor of Ohio When his father was elected president he again served as his father s secretary In 1881 Hayes moved to Cleveland to work as the treasurer of the Whipple Manufacturing Company In 1887 he with three others founded the National Carbon Company which is now known as Union Carbide Hayes stayed with this company for many years as the vice president He was the principal proponent for founding the Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center the first presidential library It was established in 1916 at Spiegel Grove Hayes died on July 26 1934 in Marion Ohio and was buried with his parents at Spiegel Grove the family estate in Fremont Ohio Military service editHayes also served in the military in the Spanish American War Philippine American War and First World War He was a member of the First Cleveland Troop later known as Troop A of the Ohio National Guard During the Spanish American War he was appointed a major in the First Ohio Cavalry He fought in Santiago de Cuba Campaign during which he was wounded during the crossing of the San Juan River and the assault on San Juan Hill and later in the invasion of Puerto Rico Following this he was promoted to lieutenant colonel reassigned to the 31st United States Volunteer Infantry and sent to the Philippines Just hours after landing there he led a rescue party to free captured men at Vigan Island He received the Medal of Honor for this action He went on to participate in the China Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion and as an observer in the Russo Japanese War During World War I Hayes was promoted to colonel and first served as a special agent for the State Department in France and later held an administrative assignment on the Italian front After the war he was promoted to brigadier general Hayes was a member of the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States by right of the service of his uncle Lieutenant Colonel J T Webb as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War He was also a member of the Military Order of Foreign Wars Medal of Honor citation editRank and organization Lieutenant Colonel 31st Infantry U S Volunteers Place and date At Vigan Luzon Philippine Islands December 4 1899 Entered service at Fremont Ohio Born March 20 1856 Cincinnati Ohio Date of issue December 17 1902 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 Military Awards editMedal of Honor Spanish Campaign Medal Philippine Campaign Medal China Campaign Medal World War I Victory MedalSee also edit nbsp Biography portalList of Medal of Honor recipientsNotes edit LAWRENCE WASHINGTON H Encyclopedia of Cleveland History Case Western Reserve University Eveready Battery Company Records Collection at the Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center Archived from the original on 2005 07 17 References edit Webb C Hayes Biographical Sketch Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center Retrieved 2004 06 29 Hayes Webb C Medal of Honor recipients Philippine Insurrection United States Army Center of Military History CMH Archived from the original on 2008 04 20 Retrieved 2007 10 22 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Webb Hayes amp oldid 1181259480, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
