SECOND LIEUT. R. C. Phillips, of Co. K, is a native of
Naples, N.Y., and whose grand-father, Daniel Phillips, won great
distinction as a soldier in the war of 1812. The Lieutenant enlisted,
Aug. 2nd, 1862, as a PRIVATE in Co. C, 44th N.Y. Vols.,
which command was associated with the 5th Corps. At the battle of
Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1863, he was severely wounded in
the left shoulder and breast. He was appointed SECOND
LIEUTENANT of this Regiment June 8th, 1864, but in consequence of
severe illness he was unable to report before Sept. 1st, ensuing. He
has been Pioneer Officer 1st Brig. 4th Div. 9th Corps, and Assistant
Provost Marshal 1st Div. 25th Corps. His intelligence and services
entitle him to confidence and esteem.
He has taken part in the following actions, viz.: Antietam, Sept.
17th, 1862; Chancellorsville, May 3rd and 4th, 1863; skirmish at
Middletown, Va., June 21st, 1863; Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd and 3rd,
1863; Poplar Grove Church, Sept. 29th and 30th, 1864; Hatchie's Run,
Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864; skirmish on Bermuda Front, Dec., 1864;
Farra's Island, at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan. 25th, 1865; and capture of
Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.