John B. Hayes
John B. Hayes | |
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| Born | 30 August 1924 Jamestown, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 17 January 2001 (aged 76) Florida Keys, Florida, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Branch | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1946–1982 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Commander of the 17th Coast Guard District |
| Awards | Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal |
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.