John W. Hays
Hometown, StateBrookview, New York
Branch of ServiceArmy
Date of Incident06/28/1862
ConflictCivil War 1861-1865
IncidentGaines Mill June 27, 1862
RankPrivate
UnitCompany H, 14th New York Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps, Army of the Potomac
StatusWounded in Action
Pvt. Hays was wounded at the Battle of Gaines Mill and awarded the Purple Heart in 1932.
(Narrative researched and written by Hall of Honor staff)
