Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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.
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