Isaiah Mays

Isaiah Mays was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of Americas highest military decorationthe Medal of Honorfor his actions during the Wham Paymaster Robbery in Arizona Territory.

Mays was born into slavery in Virginia. He 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 among the troops attacked during the Wham Paymaster Robbery. The next year, on February 19, 1890, Mays was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the engagement.

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