Alexander Hays Military person

Alexander Hays (July 8, 1819 – May 5, 1864) was a Union Army general in the American Civil War, killed in the Battle of the Wilderness.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 08, 1819
Birth place	Franklin Pennsylvania
Date of death	May 05, 1864
Place of death	Battle of the Wilderness , Killed in action
Resting place	Pittsburgh , Allegheny Cemetery

allegiance	United States of America Union
military operations	American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg Battle of the Wilderness Second Battle of Bull Run Siege of Yorktown (1862) Mexican–American War Battle of Malvern Hill Battle of Savage's Station Battle of Seven Pines Battle of Williamsburg
military branch	United States Army Union Army
military command	63rd Pennsylvania Infantry
military unit	Regular Army (United States)
service start	1844
service end	1844