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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Lewis Phife

Details
  • Also Known As: Pheiff, Louis
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company B,
    8th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: August 13 - October 31, 1868
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona, USA
Citation

Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

Medal of Honor Recipient Lewis Phife
Medal of Honor Recipient Lewis Phife
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Marion, Marion County, Oregon
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 24, 1869
  • Born: October 31, 1841, Des Moines County, IA, United States
  • Died: January 31, 1913, Wever, IA, United States
  • Buried: Tierney Cemetery (MH), Wever, IA, United States
 

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