T
he famous General Phil Sheridan of the Civil War. He commanded the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Shenandoah, and Middle Military Division.
Timeline
Birth- 6/03/1831
Albany, NY
1775 - 2099Other Service- Ages: 57 - 22 years
Service Start Date
1/01/1853
Conflict Period
Other Service
Branch
Army
Service End Date
1/01/1888
Served For
United States of America
Occupation
General, United States Army
Race or Ethnicity
Irish
Education: Institution
United States Military Academy
Education: Place
West Point NY
Education: To
1/01/1853
Education: From
1/01/1848
Gender
Male
1861 - 1865Civil War (Union)- Ages: 34 - 30 years
Service Start Date
1/01/1861
Service End Date
1/01/1865
Rank
General
Conflict Period
Civil War (Union)
Branch
Army
Served For
United States of America
Marriage- 3/06/1875-Age: 44 years
Irene Rucker
Death- 5/08/1888-Age: 57 years
Dartmouth, MA
Heart Attack
Burial
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA
Other Facts
Full Name
Philip Henry Sheridan
Also known as
Little Phil
Mother
Mary Meenagh Sheridan
Father
John Sheridan