Remembering Them Forever (RTF)!

Military Information:

• US Army
• Deceased
• KIA
• QR Code
• PVT: Private
• Indian Campaigns
• Cemetery: Seminole Indian Scouts, Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas
• 1-Alpha List
• US Indian Scouts

Dates of Service 1:

Service Start Date: NA Service End Date: NA

Dates of Service 2:

Service Start Date: NA Service End Date: NA

Bio:

John Phillips was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Florida. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’10”. He was 30 years old when he first enlisted.

He completed 10 enlistments, serving from October 7, 1871 to June 14, 1880. He served under Maj. Bliss, Cpt. Beyer, and Lt. Bullis. He was stationed at Ft. Duncan, Ft. Clark, Cp. Pecos, Cp. Crow, Cp. Comanche, and Cp Palafox.

John Phillips died of heart disease on June 14, 1880.