Frederick W. Gibb

Frederick William Gibb
Born July 24, 1908
New York City
Died September 6, 1968(1968-09-06) (aged 60)
Andrews Field, Maryland
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1933 - 1961
Rank Major General
Service number 0-19222
Commands held 2nd Infantry Division
16th Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars World War II
Cold War
Awards Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (3)

Frederick William Gibb (July 24, 1908 – September 6, 1968) was a United States Army officer with the rank of Major General. Gibb commanded the 16th Infantry Regiment during World War II. His last assignment was the Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division ("Indianhead") at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Biography

Frederick William Gibb was born on July 24, 1908 in New York City as a son of Frederick Innes Gibb and his wife Jessie Anna (néé Leake). Gibb subsequently attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York and graduated in July 1933. He was then commissioned a Second lieutenant of Infantry.[1] His first assignment was at 20th Infantry Regiment of the 2d Infantry Division at Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyoming.

He also served with the 65th Infantry Regiment at San Juan, Puerto Rico in October 1939.

Decorations

Here is the ribbon bar of Major general Gibb:

V
Bronze star
Arrowhead
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Combat Infantryman Badge
1st Row Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters and "V" Device
2nd Row American Defense Service Medal with Foreign Service Clasp American Campaign Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four service stars World War II Victory Medal
3rd Row Army of Occupation Medal National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) French Croix de guerre 1939-1945 with Palm
4th Row Chevalier of the Order of Leopold (Belgium) Belgian Croix de guerre 1940-1945 with Palm Czechoslovak Order of the White Lion, 3rd Class Czechoslovak War Cross 1939-1945

See also

Military offices
Preceded by
William L. Hardick
General Officer Commanding 2nd Infantry Division
March, 1960 – June, 1961
Succeeded by
William L. Hardick

References

  1. "United States Military Academy, Class of 1933" (PDF). digital-library.usma.edu. 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
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