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U.S. Army

Philip Sidney Post

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Brigadier General

Year of Action1864

Unit/Command59th Illinois Infantry

BirthplaceFlorida, New York

Citation

Led his brigade in an attack upon a strong position under a terrific fire of grape, canister, and musketry; was struck down by a grapeshot after he had reached the enemy’s works.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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