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Petty was born in [[Tingewick]], [[England]] on May 15, 1840. He moved to [[Pennsylvania]] and |
Petty was born in [[Tingewick]], [[England]] on May 15, 1840. He moved to [[Pennsylvania]] and enlisted in the [[Union Army]]'s 136th Pennsylvania Infantry Volunteers as a musician in August of 1862. Shortly after enlisting, Petty took the position of a [[Private (rank)|private]] in the [[infantry]] and joined Company A of his regiment. He received the [[Medal of Honor]] on August 21, 1893 for carrying the company's [[military colors|colors]] after the color bearer was wounded. Prior to the 20th century, colors were used to signal the movement of a military unit.<ref name="Deeds of Valor">{{Cite book|title=Deeds of valor: how America's heroes won the Medal of Honor|last=Beyer|first=Walter|publisher=Perrien-Keydel Co|year=1907|isbn=|location=|pages= 121, 122}}</ref><ref name="Citation">{{Cite web|url=https://history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_mr.html#PETTY|title=Medal of Honor Recipients - Civil War (M-R)|website=history.army.mil|access-date=2018-12-26}}</ref> |
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During the [[Battle of Fredericksburg]], Petty and his regiment were slowly advancing through tall grass when they were |
During the [[Battle of Fredericksburg]], Petty and his regiment were slowly advancing through tall grass when they were caught up in enemy fire.<ref name=":0" /> The color bearer was wounded and dropped the colors, so Petty's commanding officer, a [[colonel]], requested volunteers to carry the colors. Petty heeded the request by picking up the colors and continuing to advance with his fellow soldiers. An enemy counterattack pushed his regiment back and forced it to retreat. At one point during the retreat, Petty planted the colors and fired shots back at the enemy line. His commanding officer later told the regiment of what Petty did and he was given cheers and a promotion to [[Colour sergeant|color sergeant]].<ref name="Deeds of Valor"/><ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title=The Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War on the Rappahannock|last=O'Reilly|first=Francis|publisher=LSU Press|year=2006|isbn=9780807140680|location=|pages= 191}}</ref> |
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Petty raised horses in [[Daggett, Pennsylvania]].<ref>[https://www.joycetice.com/director/1899p290.htm Jackson Township Directory]</ref> He was awarded the [[Medal of Honor]] on August 21, 1893. Petty died on December 22, 1917.<ref name="Citation"/> |
Petty raised horses in [[Daggett, Pennsylvania]].<ref>[https://www.joycetice.com/director/1899p290.htm Jackson Township Directory]</ref> He was awarded the [[Medal of Honor]] on August 21, 1893. Petty died on December 22, 1917.<ref name="Citation"/> |
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Revision as of 23:04, 22 January 2019
Philip Petty | |
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| Born | May 15, 1840 Tingewick, England |
| Died | December 22, 1917 (aged 77) Daggett, Pennsylvania |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company A, 136th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Philip Petty (May 15, 1840 – December 22, 1917) was a British American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Petty received the Medal of Honor for his action in the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862.
Biography
Petty was born in Tingewick, England on May 15, 1840. He moved to Pennsylvania and enlisted in the Union Army's 136th Pennsylvania Infantry Volunteers as a musician in August of 1862. Shortly after enlisting, Petty took the position of a private in the infantry and joined Company A of his regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on August 21, 1893 for carrying the company's colors after the color bearer was wounded. Prior to the 20th century, colors were used to signal the movement of a military unit.[1][2]
During the Battle of Fredericksburg, Petty and his regiment were slowly advancing through tall grass when they were caught up in enemy fire.[3] The color bearer was wounded and dropped the colors, so Petty's commanding officer, a colonel, requested volunteers to carry the colors. Petty heeded the request by picking up the colors and continuing to advance with his fellow soldiers. An enemy counterattack pushed his regiment back and forced it to retreat. At one point during the retreat, Petty planted the colors and fired shots back at the enemy line. His commanding officer later told the regiment of what Petty did and he was given cheers and a promotion to color sergeant.[1][3]
Petty raised horses in Daggett, Pennsylvania.[4] He was awarded the Medal of Honor on August 21, 1893. Petty died on December 22, 1917.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Citation: Took up the colors as they fell out of the hands of the wounded color bearer and carried them forward in the charge.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Beyer, Walter (1907). Deeds of valor: how America's heroes won the Medal of Honor. Perrien-Keydel Co. pp. 121, 122.
- ^ a b c "Medal of Honor Recipients - Civil War (M-R)". history.army.mil. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
- ^ a b O'Reilly, Francis (2006). The Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War on the Rappahannock. LSU Press. p. 191. ISBN 9780807140680.
- ^ Jackson Township Directory