Philip Gephart Shadrach

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Private Philip Gephart Shadrach (AKA: Perry Shadrach), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 12 April, 1862, while serving with Company K, 2d Ohio Infantry, in action during the Andrew’s Raid in Georgia. Private Shadrach was one of 22 Andrews’ Raiders who, by direction of Major Ormsby M. Mitchell, penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory. Upon capturing a railroad train at Big Shanty in Georgia, the group set out to complete their mission of disrupting enemy supply lines by destroying bridges and tracks between Chattanooga and Atlanta. Private Shadrach’s gallant actions in close contact with the enemy were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Army of the Ohio, and the United States Army.