Samuel D. Phillips

Samuel D. Phillips
Born 1845
Butler County, Ohio
Died 1915 (aged 69–70)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Private
Unit Company H, 2nd U.S. Cavalry
Battles/wars Indian Wars
Awards Medal of Honor

Samuel D. Phillips (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 Indians at the Battle of Little Muddy Creek in Montana Territory on May 7, 1877.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank 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.

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