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First Name: Isaac

Last Name: Payne

Birthplace: Muzguiz, Coahuila, MX

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Eagle Pass, TX




Date of Birth: 1854

Date of Death: 12 January 1904

Rank: Private (Recruit)

Years Served:
Isaac Payne

   
Engagements:
•  Indian Wars (1775 - 1924) intermittent

Biography:

Isaac Payne

Private, U. S. Army

Medal Of Honor

GENERAL ORDERS:
Date of Issue: May 28, 1875
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Trumpeter Isaac Payne, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 26 April 1875, while serving with Indian Scouts, in action at Pecos River, Texas. With three other men, Trumpeter Payne participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 318526   Created by: drjones46

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