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COMMANDER // 1831–1888

Philip Sheridan

General of the ArmyUnited StatesUnited States7 battles1 war

Lifespan

1831 – 1888

18401850186018701880American Civil War · 1861–1865Battle of Cedar Creek — October 19, 1864 · United States · American Civil WarBattle of Opequon — September 19, 1864 · United States · American Civil WarBattle of the Wilderness — May 5, 1864 · United States · American Civil WarBattle of Trevilian Station — June 11, 1864 · United States · American Civil WarBattle of Yellow Tavern — May 11, 1864 · Union · American Civil WarAppomattox — 9 Apr 1865 · United States · American Civil WarBattle of Five Forks — April 1, 1865 · Union · American Civil War

Active service 1864–1865 — 7 battles across 1 war; first command at age 33.

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Battles (7)

Last verified June 2026
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