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Medals of Honor

When: 1889
Where: Arizona Territory
Part of: Event of 1889: Wham Paymaster robbery: An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort in the A

Sergeant Benjamin Brown and Corporal Isaiah Mays were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions during the robbery.

In recognition for their actions during the robbery, Sergeant Benjamin Brown and Corporal Isaiah Mays were awarded the Medal of Honor.

Sources

Wham Paymaster robbery Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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