b. 31/10/1841 Des Moines, Iowa. d. 31/01/1913 Wever, Iowa.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 13/08 – 31/10/1868 Black Mountains, Arizona.
Lewis Phife MOH
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as Sergeant in Company B, 8th US Cavalry. In Arizona Territory from August to October 1868, Sergeant Phife as an advance scout for his troop was constantly in the saddle patrolling for hostile Apache Indians. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 24, 1869.
MOH CITATION:
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
BURIAL LOCATION: TIERNEY CEMETERY, WEVER, IOWA.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
