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Wesley Gibbs
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Medal of Honor winner Wesley Gibbs
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| Born | July 24, 1842 Sharon, Connecticut |
| Died | May 29, 1917 |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery Regiment |
| Battles/wars | 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 his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Gibbs's medal was won for his capturing the flag during the Third Battle of Petersburg on April 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865. Following his Medal of Honor his rank was subsequently reduced to Private, for reasons unknown.
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. Gifford was buried in Winsted, Connecticut, at Forest View Cemetery.
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