Charles,

I am in possession of a book entitled "The Comanches" by Frank N. Myers, which is the "original" history of the 35th Virginia Cavalry Battalion written by a member. I did a quick scan of the non-indexed, 400 pages and did not see a reference to a William Tribette. I did see several references to a John Tribbey. As time allows, I'll try to thumb through the book again and see if I can find a reference to your man. My wife's gg-granduncle, Thomas N. Torreyson was the color bearer/color sergeant of this unit and was grievously wounded at the battle of the Wilderness, May 6th, 1864 battling members of Custer's 6th MI Cavalry. He lost a leg.

I did find this info about your William H. Tribette at civilwardata.com, a service I subscribe to. As Hugh mentioned we would be honored to provide the Compiled Military Service Record for your veteran through the link below or the ad at the top center of the page.

William H. Tribette

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 5/15/1863 at New Market, VA as a Private.

On 5/15/1863 he mustered into "C" Co. VA 35th Battn Cavalry
(date and method of discharge not given)

He was listed as:
* POW 6/9/1863 Beverly Ford, VA
* Paroled 6/25/1863 Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC
* On rolls 4/30/1864 (place not stated)
* Absent, detailed 8/31/1864 (place not stated) (On horse detail)
* POW 9/27/1864 Waynesboro, VA
* Confined 10/10/1864 Point Lookout, MD
* Oath Allegiance 6/10/1865 Point Lookout, MD (Released)

He was described at enlistment as:
5' 8", fair complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair

(Last name could also be spelled, Tribsett.)

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- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
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Jim Martin