Philip Henry Sheridan

Commanding General, United States Army (1883-1888)

Born: 03/06/1831 (Albany, NY)
Died: 08/05/1888 (Dartmouth, MA)


Demographics:
Male; Caucasian


Profession:
Military


Military Service:
Civil War (1861-1865); Indian Wars (1865-1891)


Military Appointments:
U.S. Army, General (1853 - 1888)


Military Details:
Bvt. 2d Lt. U.S.A., 1853; 2d Lt. U.S.A., 1854; 1st Lt. U.S.A., 1861; Capt. U.S.A., 1861; Col., 1862; Brig. Gen., 1862; Maj. Gen., 1862; Brig. Gen., U.S.A., 1864; Maj. Gen. , U.S.A., 1864; Lt. Gen. U.S.A., 1869; Gen. U.S.A., 1888. (Note: Suspended 1 year from USMA for fighting).


Political Positions:
Commanding General, U.S. Army (1883 - 1888)


Groups/Organizations:
Military Order of the Loyal Legion


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