Ronald J. Hays | |
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 Admiral Ronald J. Hays | |
| Nickname(s) | Happy |
| Born | August 19, 1928 Urania, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 11, 2021 (aged 92) Hawaii, U.S. |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1950–1988 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | United States Pacific Command Vice Chief of Naval Operations United States Naval Forces Europe Carrier Group Four Roosevelt Roads Naval Station VA-85 |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4) Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (7) Bronze Star Medal |
Ronald Jackson Hays (August 19, 1928 – January 11, 2021) was a United States Navy four star admiral who served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations from 1983 to 1985, and as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command from 1985 to 1988.[1]