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U.S. Army
Tibbets, Andrew W.
Tibbets, Andrew W.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany I, 3rd Iowa Cavalry
HometownIndiana
Citation

Capture of flag and bearer, Austin’s Battery (C.S.A.).

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1865

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