Samuel D. Phillips (c. 1845 – 1915) was a Medal of Honor recipient in the United States Army during the Plains Indian Wars. While serving as a private in Company H, 2nd U.S. Cavalry, he fought in an action against Native Americans at the Battle of Little Muddy Creek in Montana Territory on May 7, 1877.
Samuel D. Phillips | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1845 Butler County, Ohio |
| Died | 1915 (aged 69–70) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company H, 2nd U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Private, Company H, 2d U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Muddy Creek, Mont., May 7, 1877. Entered service at: United States. Birth: Butler County, Ohio, United States. Date of issue: August 8, 1877.
Citation:
Gallantry in action.
See also
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References
edit- "Medal of Honor recipients: Indian Wars Period". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
External links
edit- "Samuel D. Phillips". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-03-21.