William Hayward (American attorney)

William Hayward
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
In office 1921–1925
Appointed by	Warren Harding
Preceded by	Francis Gordon Caffey
Succeeded by	Emory Buckner
Member of the New York Public Service Commission from the 1st district
In office c. 1915–1918
Personal details
Born	April 29, 1877 Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States
Died	October 13, 1944 (aged 67) Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Relations	Monroe Hayward (father) Brooke Hayward (granddaughter)
Children	Leland Hayward
Education	University of Nebraska (BA)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Unit	2nd Nebraska Volunteer Infantry Regiment 369th Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War World War I

William Hayward (April 29, 1877 – October 13, 1944) was an American lawyer and commander of the Harlem Hellfighters during World War I.