Philip H. Sheridan

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Philip Henry Sheridan (1831-1888) - born 6 Mar 1831 in Albany, New York (or Boston, Massachusetts), to John and Mary Sheridan, immigrants from County Cavan, Ireland. He grew up in Somerset, Ohio. He died 1 Jun 1888, in Nonquitt, Massachusetts. Sheridan was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Assignments:

• 1848-1853 (Cadet) United States Military Academy (West Point) Suspended 1 year for fighting. Graduated 34th of 52.
• 1853-1855 (2nd Lt.) 1st Infantry Fort Duncan, Texas
• 1855-1856 (2nd Lt.) 4th Infantry Pacific Northwest
• 1856-1861 (1st Lt.) 4th Infantry Fort Yamhill, Oregon
• 1861-1862 (Capt.) Union Armies of the West - In supply
• 1862-1862 (Col.) 2nd Michigan Cavalry Promoted from Capt. to Col. overnight (25 May 1862)
• 1862-1863 (Brig. General)
• 1863-1864 (Maj. General)
• 1864-1865 (Maj. General) Chief of Cavalry
• 1865-1866 Texas observe the war between Mexico and France
• 1866-1867 5th Military District (Louisiana and Texas), New Orleans, Louisiana, Reconstruction.
• 1867-???? Military Department of Missouri sent to end the Indian wars.
• 1871-1871 Chicago Fire
• 1871-1883 Yellowstone Park advocate
• 1883-1888 (Commander-in-Chief of the Army)
• 1888-1888 (General of the Army)

Personal Description: Height: 5' 5" Build: Hair Color: Eye Color:

Books:

• The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Union and Confederate Armies, Government Printing Office.
• Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan.

Links:

• PBS on Sheridan