Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Samuel
D.
Phillips
January 28, 1845

–

November 12, 1915

Cemetery:

Oakland Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    2d U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    May 7, 1877
    Date of Issue: August 8, 1877

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Samuel D. Phillips, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 7 May 1877, while serving with Company H, 2d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Little Muddy Creek, Montana.