Josiah Phillips
Private Josiah Phillips (c. 1830 – December 11, 1894) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War for the Union. Phillips served in the 148th Pennsylvania Infantry regiment, a volunteer regiment that was a part of the Army of the Potomac. Phillips received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Phillips's medal was won for his capturing of the flag during the Battle of Sutherland's Station on April 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the Medal of Honor by President Andrew Johnson on May 10, 1865.[2] Phillips was born in Wyoming County in New York, and entered service in Ulysses, Pennsylvania, where the 148th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment was recruiting.[1] Phillips is buried in South Lawrence Cemetery in De Pere, Wisconsin.[3] Medal of Honor citation
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