Frederick W. Gibb
Frederick William Gibb | |
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Born |
July 24, 1908 New York City |
Died |
September 6, 1968 60) Andrews Field, Maryland | (aged
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
Allegiance | 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:
See also
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by William L. Hardick |
General Officer Commanding 2nd Infantry Division March, 1960 – June, 1961 |
Succeeded by William L. Hardick |
References
- ↑ "United States Military Academy, Class of 1933" (PDF). digital-library.usma.edu. 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2013-10-08.