World War II Honoree

Hugh J. Hayes

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wallowa, Oregon

Honored By

Hugh J. Hayes

Relationship

Self

MASTER SERGEANT. RECEIVED DRAFT NOTICE THE MORNING AFTER PEARL HARBOR WAS ATTACKED. SERVED WITH THE 340TH ENGINEERS IN ALASKA, YUKON TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA, HOLLANDIA NEW GUINEA, MOROTAI, DUTCH EAST INDIES, LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. DRAFTSMAN FOR BRIDGES AND MAPS (NEW AND REPAIR). HAD TO GO OUT AHEAD OF THE FRONT LINES AND SKETCH DAMAGED BRIDGES OR DRAW UP NEW ONES. STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS.