William H. Gibbon

William H. Gibbon, who was the First Assistant Surgeon, and became Surgeon on the resignation of Doctor Davis. Surgeon Gibbon was a man of accomplished education, delightful manners, and courteous demeanor, faithful to duty and energetic on all occasions.

His success as a Surgeon and Physician showed that he was thoroughly "up" in the acquirements of his profession. Early and late, in field and fight, in camp or hospital, his genial manners made the sick feel better, and his complete knowledge of his work gave confidence and hope to the wounded and desponding soldier. He was mustered out on December 22, 1864, and no man ever left the Regiment more beloved and more regretted. The brevet which he received from the President as Lieutenant-Colonel of Volunteers, on March 13, 1865, was but a slight recognition of his services. But no title which could be given him could equal the reward which he had won.

His name is a cherished one in every home where lives a soldier of the l5th Iowa. He resides in Chariton, Iowa, where he practices his profession in honor and prosperity.

SOURCE: William W. Belknap, History of the Fifteenth Regiment Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, p. 43-4