Isaiah Mays-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Cedar Springs, AZ on May 11, 1889. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 1, Site 630-B. He was disinterred from Arizona State Hospital Cemetery, Phoenix AZ in March 2009.
Waymark Code: WMYB5P
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2018
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He was born on February 16, 1858 in Carters Bridge, VA and died on May 2, 1925 in Phoenix, AZ. He was a Buffalo Soldier. His Medal of Honor information and citation is:
MAYS, ISAIAH
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 24th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: Arizona, 11 May 1889
• Entered service at: Columbus Barracks, Ohio
• Date of issue: 19 February 1890
Citation: Gallantry in the fight between Paymaster Wham's escort and robbers. Mays walked and crawled 2 miles to a ranch for help.
Armed Service: Army
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