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Lewis Phife — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Sergeant
Service Era: American Indian Wars
Medals Recorded: 2

Lewis Phife

Sergeant, U.S. Army

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American Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862-1895 Army
Indian Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Cavalry bravery near Arizona's Black Mountains

Lewis Phife was born on 31 October 1841 in Des Moines County, Iowa. He served as a sergeant with Company B, 8th United States Cavalry.

Between 13 August and 31 October 1868, Phife took part in scouting and combat near the Black Mountains in Arizona. His bravery during those operations earned the Medal of Honor, awarded on 24 July 1869. The brief citation recognizes the period of service without detailing a specific engagement.

Phife died on 31 January 1913 in Wever, Iowa, and is buried in Tierney Cemetery there.

Medal of Honor citation

Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

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