U.S. Army
Mays, IsaiahConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1889
Unit/Command24th U.S. Infantry, Company B
HometownVirginia
Citation
Gallantry in the fight between Paymaster Wham’s escort and robbers. Mays walked and crawled 2 miles to a ranch for help.
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