Joseph C. Hibson(i) was a British national, that would immigrate to the United States. Born in England, on August 3, 1843, Hibson would end up in New York City. With the outbreak of the Civil War, young Hibson would 
volunteer for service, mustering into Company C, 48th New York Infantry. The 48th New York would be assigned to the Second Brigade, Second Division of the U.S. Army X Corps. Hibson, and the rest of the 48th New York would be involved in the capture of Fort Pulaski, in April 1862. On July 13, 1863, the 44th New York would take part in the assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina. He would expose himself to severe danger, avoid being captured and would be severely wounded. Hibson would receive the Congressional Medal of Honor on October 23, 1897.
Citation:
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 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.
After the war, Hibson would return to New York, where he would die on April 14, 1911. He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.
(i) R.J. (Bob) Pfoft, Editor, United States of America’s Medal of Honor Recipients, Fifth Edition, Pgs. 894-895.
