African American, Company E, Alaska Highway. Born: Three birthdates are listed. (1) 13 November1916 (2) 12 July 1917 (3) 24 November 1918, Bamberg, South Carolina. Died: 2 June 1962, South Carolina. His death certificate stated that he drowned after an accidental fall from a bridge.
Enlisted: 22 Aug 1941, Ft. Jackson, SC and discharged 22 November 1945. Education: one year high school. Civilian occupation: farming. His father was Alfred Hays, a farmer and his mother was Martha Jenkins, a housewife. His spouse was Cleo Hays.
Serial #34096533