Isaiah Mays
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| Isaiah Mays | |
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| February 16, 1858 – May 2, 1925 | |
 Corporal Isaiah Mays |
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| Place of birth | Carters Bridge, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 24th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Isaiah Mays (February 16, 1858 – May 2, 1925) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.
Mays joined the Army from Columbus Barracks, Ohio, and by May 11, 1889 was serving as a Corporal in Company B of the 24th Infantry Regiment. On that day, he was involved with an engagement with robbers in Arizona. The next year, on February 19, 1890, Mays was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the engagement.
Corporal Mays' official Medal of Honor citation reads:
Gallantry in the fight between Paymaster Wham's escort and robbers. Mays walked and crawled 2 miles to a ranch for help.
Mays died at age 67 and was buried in the Arizona State Hospital Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona.
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- Isaiah Mays (1858 - 1925). Find a Grave (2003-05-05). Retrieved on January 15, 2007.
- Indian War Period Medal of Honor Recipients. Medal of Honor Citations. U.S. Army Center of Military History (2005-04-19). Retrieved on January 15, 2007.
