Edward H. Gibson

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Edward H. Gibson
July 4, 1872(1872-07-04) – April 25, 1942 (aged 69)
Edward H. Gibson, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Boston Massachusetts
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	M Company, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
Awards	Medal of Honor

Edward H. Gibson (July 4, 1872–April 25, 1942) was a United States Army Sergeant awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American War. He was awarded the Medal for the same action as Corporal Antoine Gaujot.

Sergeant Gibson is buried in the Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno San Mateo California California. His grave can be located in section L, row 5, grave 7791.^[1]

Contents 1 Medal of Honor citation 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At San Mateo, Philippine Islands, 19 December 1899. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: Unknown.

Citation:

Attempted under a heavy fire of the enemy to swim a river for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe.

[edit] See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients

[edit] Notes

[edit] References

• Edward H. Gibson at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-23
• [1] Army website
• [2] Gravesite