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regiment, a volunteer regiment that was a part of the Army of the Potomac. Phillips received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Phillips's medal was won for his capturing of the flag during the

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on April 2, 1865. He was honored with the Medal of Honor by President

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on May 10, 1865. Phillips was born in Wyoming County in New York, and entered service in Ulysses, Pennsylvania, where the 148th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment was recruiting. Phillips is buried in South Lawrence Cemetery in

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1830 births 1894 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor People from Wyoming County, New York People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Union Army soldiers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients Burials in Wisconsin {{AmericanCivilWar-bio-stub

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