Philip Baybutt Military person

Philip James Baybutt (November 22, 1844 – April 17, 1907) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Valley Campaigns of 1864 for action at Luray, Virginia on September 24, 1864, becoming the first British citizen recipient of the award.While visiting his brother in the United States, Baybutt joined the US Army from Fall River, Massachusetts in February 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 22, 1844
Birth place	Manchester
Date of death	April 17, 1907
Place of death	Lancashire
Resting place	England

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allegiance	United States
award	Medal of Honor
military operations	American Civil War Valley Campaigns of 1864
military branch	United States Army Union Army
military unit	2nd Regiment of Cavalry Massachusetts Volunteers