Wesley Gibbs
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Wesley Gibbs | |
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 Medal of Honor winner Wesley Gibbs | |
| Born | July 24, 1842 |
| Died | May 29, 1917 (aged 74) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Service years | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery Regiment |
| Conflicts | Battle of Franklin American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Wesley Gibbs (July 24, 1842 - May 29, 1917) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gibbs received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Gibbs's medal was won for his capturing the flag during the Third Battle of Petersburg on April 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.[2] Following his Medal of Honor his rank was subsequently reduced to Private, for reasons unknown.[3]
Gibbs was born in Sharon, Connecticut. He joined the Army from Salisbury, Connecticut in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in August 1865.[3] Gifford was buried in Winsted, Connecticut, at Forest View Cemetery.[1][4]