Isaiah Mays

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Gallantry in the fight between Paymaster Wham's escort and robbers. Mays walked and crawled 2 miles to a ranch for help.

Rank: Corporal
Conflicts: Indian War Campaigns
Organization: U.S. Army

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