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 in class.
1853-???? (2nd Lt.) 1st Infantry Fort Duncan, Texas
????-1861 (2nd Lt.) 4th Infantry Fort Yamhill, Oregon
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.
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