Webb Hayes - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor

On December 17, 1899, Webb Hayes, son of US President Rutherford Hayes, was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions conducted on December 4, 1899, From the article:

"Webb Cook Hayes
DATE OF BIRTH: March 20, 1856
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Cincinnati, Ohio
HOME OF RECORD:
Fremont, Ohio
The son of President Hayes, Webb Cook Hayes is one of only two "sons of a President" to receive the Medal of Honor. Mr. Hayes entered politics himself and served as a member of the Ohio state legislature.

AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:

Medal of Honor
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Philippine Insurrection
Service: Army
Division: U.S. Volunteers
GENERAL ORDERS:
Date of Issue: December 17, 1902

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Colonel Webb Cook Hayes, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 4 December 1899, while serving with 31st Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, in action at Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Colonel Hayes pushed through the enemy's lines alone, during the night, from the beach to the beleaguered force at Vigan, and returned the following morning to report the condition of affairs to the Navy and secure assistance."From