George Price Hays

Lieutenant General George Price Hays (September 27, 1892 – August 7, 1978) was a United States Army general who served during World War I and World War II. He earned the Medal of Honor as a young artillery officer during the Second Battle of the Marne in World War I. During World War II, he commanded the 10th Mountain Division in the last few months of the Italian Campaign.

For other people named George Hays, see George Hays (disambiguation).
George Price Hays
Born(1892-09-27)September 27, 1892
Chefoo, Shandong, Qing China
(now Yantai, Shandong, China)
DiedAugust 7, 1978(1978-08-07) (aged 85)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1917–1953
RankLieutenant General
UnitField Artillery Branch
Commands heldSixth United States Army
4th Infantry Division
10th Mountain Division
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
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