William Phillips (British Army officer)

Not to be confused with William Edward Phillips.

William Phillips
c. 1764 portrait of Phillips by Francis Cotes
Born1731 (1731)
England
Died13 May 1781 (aged 49–50)
Petersburg, Virginia
AllegianceGreat Britain
BranchBritish Army
Service years1747–1781
RankMajor-General
UnitRoyal Artillery
Conflicts

Major-General William Phillips (c. 1731 – 13 May 1781) was a British Army officer who served in the Royal Artillery during the American War of Independence.

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