Medal of Honor Recipients

Isaiah Mays, (1858 – 1925)

Image Title:
Isaiah Mays, (1858 – 1925)

Note:
Place and date: Cedar Springs, Arizona, May 11, 1889 . His Medal of Honor citation reads as follows: "Gallantry in the fight between Paymaster Wham's escort and robbers. Mays walked and crawled 2 miles to a ranch for help." Learn More at: Wikipedia | Blackpast.org 

Unite:
Company B, 24th U.S. Infantry

Rank:
Corporal

Years of service:
1881 – 1893

Wars/Battles:
American Indian Wars
Wham Paymaster Robbery

Image Source:
Wikipedia

Subject:
Military - Buffalo Soldiers – Medal of Honor - American Indian Wars - Wham Paymaster Robbery

Date:
Exhibited in 1900

Rights:
Public Domain

Image:
SA-MILBS-MH-5

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