Isaiah Mays | |
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| Born | February 16, 1858 Carters Bridge, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 2, 1925 (aged 67) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Buried | Arizona State Hospital Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1881 – 1893 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 24th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Indian Wars Wham Paymaster Robbery |
| 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 during the Wham Paymaster Robbery in Arizona Territory.