U.S. Army
Petty, PhilipConflictCivil War
RankColor Sergeant
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany A, 136th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownTingswich
Citation
Took up the colors as they fell out of the hands of the wounded color bearer and carried them forward in the charge.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Philip PettyU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Harvey, RaymondU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Skinner, John OscarU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Cantrell, Charles P.U.S. ArmyConflict:
Higby, CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McDonald, RobertU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Hill, EdwardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Schorn, CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kountz, John S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Veazey, Wheelock GravesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
James W. McIntyreU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Capehart, HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McNamara, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Grimshaw, SamuelU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Langbein, Johann Christoph JuliusU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McDonald, George E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Waller, Francis A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Phinney, WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Rundle, Charles WesleyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bronner, August FrederickU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Shepard, IrwinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Howard, Squire EdwardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Veale, MosesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Butterfield, Daniel AdamsU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Mckown, Nathaniel A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
