Public Information
| Name | Mays, Isaiah |
| Class | 2001 |
| Biography | (1858-1925) Corporal, Company B, 24th U.S. Infantry. Buffalo Soldier, born as a slave in Virginia; entered service in Columbus, Ohio. Cited for gallantry in fight between Army paymaster escort and robbers on 18 February 1890. Mays walked and crawled two miles to a ranch for help. Awarded MOH 19 February 1890. Died 2 May 1925; buried at Arlington National Cemetery. |
| Medal of Honor Recipient | Yes |