Lewis Phife

Lewis Phife (1841 – 1913) was a U.S. Cavalry soldier. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action against Apache Indians in the Arizona Territory. Phife left his hometown of Burlington, Iowa at the age of 19 to move westward. He settled in Marion County, Oregon and in 1865 volunteered for service with Company F of the 1st Oregon Volunteer Infantry. At the conclusion of the Civil War he enlisted in the Regular Army.

Lewis Phife
Born	(1841-10-20)October 20, 1841
Died	January 31, 1913(1913-01-31) (aged 71)
Place of burial	Tierney Cemetery, Wever, Iowa
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	8th U.S. Cavalry
Battles / wars	American Indian Wars
Awards	Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Lewis Phife, United States Army, for bravery in scouts and actions against Indians from August to October 1868, while serving with Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action in Arizona Territory.

The Medal was awarded on July 24, 1869.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars

External links

• Military Times Hall of Valor
• Lewis Phife on Findagrave

References

"Lewis Phife". Hall of Valor. Military Times.