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Mays, Isaiah
Mays, Isaiah
ConflictIndian 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.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1889

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