Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios - Gen. Philip Henry Sheridan

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                                  SHERIDAN
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   SHERIDAN, GEN. PHILIP HENRY, born in Somerset, Perry county, Ohio
   March 6, 1831. Graduated at West Point 1853. Brevetted second
   lieutenant of infantry, and served in Texas and against the Indians in
   Oregon, winning the rank of first lieutenant March 1, 1861. Promoted
   to captain in 13th Infantry May 14, 1861, and joined his regiment at
   Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, in September, 1861. Made quartermaster
   of the Army of the Southwest by Halleck. Dismissed by Curtis, and
   reported to Halleck at Corinth April, 1862. Appointed colonel of 2d
   Michigan Cavalry May 25, 1862. June 6, 1862, led a reconnoissance to
   Booneville, where he defeated Forrest. On June 11, 1862, was placed in
   command of a cavalry brigade, and ordered to hold Booneville, where he
   again drove the Confederates July 1, 1862. This was the date of his
   commission as brigadier-general. Assigned to a division in Army of
   Ohio September 20, 1862, and fought at Perryville October 8, 1862, and
   at Murfreesboro December 31m 1862, the date of his commission as
   major-general. He distinguished himself at Chickamauga, and in the
   operations around Chattanooga. At Missionary Ridge, he pursued Bragg's
   army to South Chickamauga Creek. Placed in command of the cavalry of
   the Army of the Potomac, he participated in the battles of the
   Wilderness campaign, and in the raids on Richmond. Made commander of
   the Army of the Shenandoah, and defeated Early near Winchester, and at
   several points in the Valley. Made major-general in regular army in
   October, 1864. Operated with Grant in the siege of Petersburg, and
   distinguished himself at Five Forks and Sailor's Creek, which actions
   forced Lee to surrender. After the war was in command of Department of
   the Gulf. Transferred to Missouri and led several campaigns against
   the Indians. Made lieutenant-general of the army when Grant became
   President. Went to Europe 1870, to witness the Franco-Prussian war.
   Became general-in-chief in 1883 on the retirement of Sherman.
   Received, by special bill, the rank of general for life 1888. Died in
   Massachusetts August 6, 1888.