U.S. Army
Mayes, William B.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany K, 11th Iowa Infantry
HometownOhio
Citation
With one companion and under a fierce fire from the enemy at short range went to the rescue of a wounded comrade who had fallen between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
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