George R. Phillips served in the U.S. Army as a PFC, Ronald Phillips served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt., Elmer Phillips served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt., Clarence Phillips served in the U.S. Army as a T5, John Phillips served in the U.S. Army as a Lt., and PFC John C. Phillips, identified as the son of William Phillips Sr., also served in the U.S. Army.