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Frederick W. Gibb

Frederick William Gibb
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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 seal United States Army
Years of service 1933 - 1961
Rank US-O8 insignia.svg 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.

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. 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.

Here is the ribbon bar of Major general Gibb:


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