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Philip Petty

1840 – 1917

American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient

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About Philip Petty

Lived 1840 – 1917 (aged 77).

Philip Petty (May 15, 1840 – December 22, 1917) was a British American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Petty received the Medal of Honor for his action in the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862.

Biography Petty was born in Tingewick, England, on May 15, 1840. He moved to Pennsylvania and enlisted in the Union Army's 136th Pennsylvania Infantry Volunteers as a musician in August 1862. Shortly after enlisting, Petty took the position of a private in the infantry and joined a Company of his regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on August 21, 1893, for carrying the company's colors after the color bearer was wounded. Prior to the 20th century, colors were used to signal the movement of a military unit.

During the Battle of Fredericksburg, Petty and his regiment were slowly advancing through tall grass when they were caught up in enemy fire.

Petty raised horses in Daggett, Pennsylvania. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on August 21, 1893. Petty died on December 22, 1917.

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Who was Philip Petty?

American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient

When was Philip Petty born?

Philip Petty was born on 15 May 1840 in Tingewick.

When did Philip Petty die?

Philip Petty died on 22 December 1917 in Daggett.

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· Wikipedia: Philip Petty

· Wikidata: Q60198209

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