Ronald J. Hays

For the American actor, Ronald G. Hayes, see Ron Hayes.
Ronald J. Hays
Admiral Ronald J. Hays
NicknameHappy
Born(1928-08-19)August 19, 1928
Urania, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJanuary 11, 2021(2021-01-11) (aged 92)
Hawaii, U.S.
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1950–1988
RankAdmiral
CommandsUnited States Pacific Command
Vice Chief of Naval Operations
United States Naval Forces Europe
Carrier Group Four
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station
VA-85
ConflictsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Silver Star (3)
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (7)
Bronze Star Medal

Ronald Jackson "Happy" 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.

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