Andrews W. Tibbets-Allerton, IA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 43.176 W 093° 21.306
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Columbus, GA on April 16, 1865. He is buried in Allerton Cemetery, Allerton, IA.
Waymark Code: WM10Q68
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2019
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He was born in 1830 in Clark County, IN and died on May 18, 1898 in Alleton, IA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: TIBBETS, ANDREW W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 3d Iowa Cavalry
• Place and date: At Columbus, Ga., 16 April 1865
• Entered service at: Appanoose County, Iowa
• Date of issue: 17 June 1865
Citation: Capture of flag and bearer, Austin's Battery (C.S.A.).
Armed Service: Army
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