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U.S. Army · United States 
William B. Mayes
Private
1838 – 1900
Private William B. Mayes served the U.S. Army. William was 62 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Private
Medal of Honor
15 June 1864 · Near Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.
With one companion and under a fierce fire from the enemy at short range went to the rescue of a wounded comrade who had fallen between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With one companion and under a fierce fire from the enemy at short range went to the rescue of a wounded comrade who had fallen between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
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