World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin L. Hayes
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Vale, Oregon
Honored By
Ms. Jean Hayes
Relationship
Wife
Served with the Sixth Marine Division. Participated in operations against enemy forces on Guadalcanal, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands and Guam. Also participated in the Occupation of Yokosuka, Japan in August 1945.