The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Isaiah Mays, United States Army, for gallantry in the fight between Paymaster Wham’s escort and robbers on 11 May 1889, while serving with Company B, U.S. Cavalry, in action at Cedar Springs, Arizona Territory. Corporal Mays walked and crawled two miles to a ranch for help.
Sponsored by:
Isaiah
Mays
February 16, 1858
–
May 2, 1925
Cemetery:
Arizona State Hospital Cemetery
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
CorporalDivision:
U.S. CavalryAction Date:
May 11, 1889
Date of Issue: February 19, 1890