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Ira Hayes did not receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Under the heading of Ira Hayes, Wikipedia recorded his commendations and medals.
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Hayes was promoted to the rank of Corporal before being discharged from the Marine Corps. His decorations and medals include the following:
- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four stars (for Vella Lavella, Bougainville, Consolidation of the Northern Solomons, and Iwo Jima)
- Navy Commendation Medal with "V" combat device
- Presidential Unit Citation with one star (for Iwo Jima)
- World War II Victory Medal
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Where is the Ira H. Hayes Memorial Library in Sacaton located?
The address of the Ira H. Hayes Memorial Library is: 94 North Church Street, Sacaton, 85147 M
What tribe was Ira Hayes from?
He was a member of the Prima Indian Tribe
Ira Hayes distinguished himself at what battle?
Ira Hayes , as a US Marine , fought in the Pacific Theater of War . He was one of the flag raisers at Mount Suribachi , Iwo Jima .
What are the names of the men depicted on the memorial?
Rene Gagnon, Mike Strank,Ira Hayes,John Bradley,Harlon Block
Why did Ira Hayes go to war?
Probably from patriotism, and from a desire to prove that he was as good a man and as good an American as anybody, to try to fit in.
