United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Philip S. Post
1833 – 1895
Philip S. Post served the U.S. Army. Philip was 61 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
15 December 1864 · At Nashville, Tenn., 15_16 December 1864. · Colonel, 59th Illinois Infantry.
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.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
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.
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