Andrew W. Tibbets | |
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| Born | c. 1830 Clark County, Indiana |
| Died | May 18, 1898 |
| Buried | Allerton, Iowa |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company I, 3rd Iowa Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Andrew W. Tibbets (c. 1830 – May 18, 1898) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Tibbets received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Tibbets medal was won for capturing the flag of the Confederate troop of Austin's Battery at Columbus, Georgia on April 16, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on June 17, 1865.[1][2]
Tibetts was born in Clark County, Indiana, and entered service in Centerville, Iowa, and was buried in Allerton, Iowa.[1]
- ^ a b c d "Andrew W. Tibbets". Archived from the original on July 26, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Civil War (S-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on September 10, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2014.