Merle David Hay (July 20, 1896 – November 3, 1917) was the first Iowa serviceman, and perhaps the first American serviceman to die in combat while assigned to an American unit, in World …

A unique retail and entertainment destination in Des Moines, Merle Hay Mall has been a place where families have gathered for holidays, birthdays, the changing seasons, and important life …

Mar 12, 2024 · Thousands of Iowans say Merle Hay’s name every day, but few know the story of the World War I hero and namesake of the Des Moines shopping mall and road. Who was …

Merle Hay was among the three killed and thus became the first Iowa soldier to die in combat. His body was found face down in the mud, a .45 caliber pistol in his hand. The cause of death was …

Nov 2, 2017 · Growing up in Glidden, Iowa, I knew of Merle Hay as our hometown war hero—the first Iowan and one of the first three Americans to die in World War One. Friday, November 3, …

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Merle Hay Mall is an enclosed super-regional shopping mall in Des Moines, Iowa, in the United States. Opened in 1959, it is the second oldest regional shopping center in Iowa, and was the …

The Merle Hay Memorial Cemetery is owned by the City of Glidden and is located on US Highway 30. Merle D. Hay was born and raised in Glidden, and was the first American soldier to be …

Feb 25, 2025 · Merle Hay Mall was Des Moines' first enclosed mall. Built in 1959 the mall was enclosed in 1972.

Find it at Merle Hay Mall: With over 70 stores and restaurants, Merle Hay Mall offers many great ways to shop, have fun and explore.