Isaiah Mays African American Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Winner

Description: Isaiah Mays African American Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Winner All photographs are processed at a professional photo lab and have standard white borders unless otherwise stated. We DO NOT sell desktop printer, discount chain or kiosk processed photos. Here we have a photo of Buffalo Soldier, Isaiah Mays. Born into slavery, Mays joined the Army and had attained the rank of Corporal. On May 11, 1889, he was one of the soldiers involved in the fighting during the Wham Paymaster Robbery. He survived the incident, passing away in 1925 at the age of 67. His remains were later (2009) exhumed and interred in Arlington National Cemetery. His Medal Of Honor citation read: Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 24th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Arizona, 11 May 1889. Entered service at: Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Born: 16 February 1858, Carters Bridge, Va. 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.You can see our other Indian Wars items by clicking here or Congressional Medal Of Honor by clicking here. Or have a look at all of our Military Photos by clicking here. We also carry a huge selection of Military Posters which you can browse by clicking here. If you're in the mood to browse everything, be sure to visit our store! You never know what you may find! Thanks for looking! Be sure to check our other items!ANAG B-G21-B366

Price: 16.49 USD

Location: Delano, Pennsylvania

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