| Frank Kerr Hays | |
| Birth Date: | 3 November 1896 |
| Birth Place: | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Death Place: | Monterey, California, USA |
| Placeofburial Coordinates: | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance: |  United States |
| Branch: | United States Army Air Service |
| Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Unit: | 13th Aero Squadron |
| Battles: | World War I |
| Awards: | Distinguished Service Cross |
Lieutenant Frank Kerr Hays was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[1]
Hays was born to Charles and Bertha (Snider) Hays on November 3, 1896, in Louisville, Kentucky. Hays was living in Chicago when he joined the U.S. Army Air Service.[2] He reported to the 13th Aero Squadron on August 29, 1918, at the age of 21. On September 13, he won his first three victories in a melee in which he continued his attack after his guns jammed. He cleared them in time to rescue his Flight Commander from enemy attack. The feat earned him a Distinguished Service Cross (which can be seen on his portrait photo).[3] Hays would score three more times, his last win coming one week before the armistice ended the war.[2]
Hays married Beulah Stevens on March 29, 1924, in Chicago. They had two children, Frank Jr. and Joyce.[4] Hays died on February 29, 1988, in Monterey, California.[5] He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[6]