David E. Hayden

1897 – 1974

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David E. Hayden served the U.S. Marine Corps. David served in World War I. David was 76 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient David E. Hayden

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

Conflicts

World War I

Medal of Honor

15 September 1918 · Thiaucourt, France · Hospital Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy, serving with the 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment, U.S. Marines.

For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. During the advance, when Corporal. Creed was mortally wounded while crossing an open field swept by machinegun fire, Hayden unhesitatingly ran to his assistance and, finding him so severely wounded as to require immediate attention, disregarded his own personal safety to dress the wound under intense machinegun fire, and then carried the wounded man back to a place of safety.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy September 15, 1918 · Thiaucourt, France · Hospital Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy, serving with the 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment, U.S. Marines.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 36

Grave 1864

In Our Keeping

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