William H. Hay
William H. Hay | |
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William H. Hay as commander of the 28th Division in World War I. | |
| Nickname(s) | "Dad" |
| Born | July 16, 1860 Drifton, Florida |
| Died | December 17, 1946 (aged 86) New York City, New York |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1886–1922 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-162 |
| Unit | Cavalry Branch |
| Commands | 3rd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry 15th Cavalry Regiment 184th Infantry Brigade 28th Division Intermediate Service Section, Army Services of Supply Camp Custer, Michigan 1st Cavalry Brigade |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Croix de Guerre Legion of Honor (Commander) Order of the Black Star (Commander) Order of Leopold (Commander). |
| Spouse(s) | Edith Carman (m. 1887–1946, his death) |
| Children | 4 |
| Other work | Construction supervisor, Camp Smith, New York |
William Henry Hay (July 16, 1860 – December 17, 1946) was a United States Army officer who attained the rank of major general as the commander of the 28th Division in the final days of World War I.