Joseph C. Hibson

1843 – 1911

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Joseph C. Hibson served the U.S. Army. Joseph was 67 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Joseph C. Hibson

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

18 July 1863 · Near Fort Wagner, S.C., 13 July 1863, Near Fort Wagner, S.C., 14 July 1863; Near Fort Wagner, S.C., 18 July 1863. · Private, Company C, 48th New York Infantry.

While voluntarily performing picket duty under fire on 13 July 1863, was attacked and his surrender demanded, but he killed his assailant. The day following responded to a call for a volunteer to reconnoiter the enemy's position, and went within the enemy's lines under fire and was exposed to great danger. On 18 July voluntarily exposed himself with great gallantry during an assault, and received 3 wounds that permanently disabled him for active service.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 18, 1863 · Near Fort Wagner, S.C., 13 July 1863, Near Fort Wagner, S.C., 14 July 1863; Near Fort Wagner, S.C., 18 July 1863. · Private, Company C, 48th New York Infantry.

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