Korean War
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 26 1954 |
National Defense Service Medal
Private First Class Mayes was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Mayes was a crew member of the aircraft carrier, USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20), cruising in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. On May 26, 1954, a launching catapult exploded killing him and 101 fellow crewmen.