Hayes, Thomas J. (Thomas Jay), 1888-1967

Thomas Jay Hayes (1888-1967) was born in Ironton, Ohio. He received his commission in the infantry from West Point in 1912 and later served at the invasion of Vera Cruz in 1914, and with the 5th Division, American Expeditionary Force during World War I. He advanced to the rank of brigadier general in September 1941, then to major general in February 1942. From 1942 to 1945, he served as Chief of the Ordnance Department, Army Service Forces, before retiring in September 1945.

From the description of Hayes, Thomas J. (Thomas Jay), 1888-1967 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10615823