World War II Honoree

James R. Hays

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Appleton, Arkansas

Honored By

Jim Bob Humphrey

Relationship

Friend

SERVED AT DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKA IN THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. WORKED IN INTELLIGENCE AT THE NAVAL COMMAND CENTER PLOTTING AND POSTING SHIP LOCATIONS. SERVED ON THE USS WHITLEY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER INCLUDING IWO JIMA. SAW THE FLAG RAISING ON IWO JIMA. RECEIVED ASIATIC THEATER, ASIATIC PACIFIC, WWII VICTORY, AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS.