Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company I, 3rd Iowa US Cavalry. At Columbus, Georgia, on April 16, 1865, the 3rd Iowa Cavalry was ordered to capture the Confederate entrenchments protecting the bridge over the Chattahoochee River. As the 3rd Iowa moved in position the enemy opened fire with heavy rifle and canon volleys. Untill about midnight Private Tibbets continued to fight under the severest conditions, going forward to capture the flag and bearer of the Confederate battery. For this act of valor, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 17, 1865.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company I, 3rd Iowa US Cavalry. At Columbus, Georgia, on April 16, 1865, the 3rd Iowa Cavalry was ordered to capture the Confederate entrenchments protecting the bridge over the Chattahoochee River. As the 3rd Iowa moved in position the enemy opened fire with heavy rifle and canon volleys. Untill about midnight Private Tibbets continued to fight under the severest conditions, going forward to capture the flag and bearer of the Confederate battery. For this act of valor, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 17, 1865.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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