Andrew W. Tibbets | |
Birth Date: | c. 1830 |
Death Date: | May 18, 1898 |
Birth Place: | Clark County, Indiana |
Placeofburial: | Allerton, Iowa |
Rank: | Private |
Unit: | Company I, 3rd Iowa Cavalry |
Battles: | 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]