Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company K, 11th Iowa Infantry, Union Army. During actions with Confederates at Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, June 15, 1864, a fellow solider had fallen between the battle lines. Private Mayes with one companion, under heavy enemy fire at short range went to the rescue of a wounded comrade and carried him to a place of safety. For bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on November 27, 1899.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company K, 11th Iowa Infantry, Union Army. During actions with Confederates at Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, June 15, 1864, a fellow solider had fallen between the battle lines. Private Mayes with one companion, under heavy enemy fire at short range went to the rescue of a wounded comrade and carried him to a place of safety. For bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on November 27, 1899.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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