John B. Hayes

John Briggs Hayes (30 August 1924  17 January 2001) was an admiral of the United States Coast Guard who served as the 16th commandant from 1978 to 1982.

John B. Hayes
Born(1924-08-30)30 August 1924
Jamestown, New York, U.S.
Died17 January 2001(2001-01-17) (aged 76)
Florida Keys, Florida, U.S.
Buried
Service/branchUnited States Coast Guard
Years of service19461982
RankAdmiral
Commands heldCommandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
Commander of the 17th Coast Guard District
AwardsCoast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Coast Guard Commendation Medal
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