World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Preston C. Hayes
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hobbs, New Mexico
Honored By
Ms. Jeanne Hayes
Relationship
Wife
Served in Italy. Went in at Anzio. Fought all the way up the 'boot' of Italy. Of the 204 men in his company when they landed at Anzio, only 12 remained when the war was over. Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Bronze Star, and Silver Star. Served with 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division.