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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Frederick William Gibb (ASN: 0-19222), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 27 July 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Gibb, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 1950 – June 1961
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 23 (July 19, 1961)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Frederick William Gibb (ASN: 0-19222), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from July 1950 to June 1961.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 30, 1943 – July 15, 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Frederick William Gibb (ASN: 0-19222), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, 1st Infantry Division, in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations 30 January 1943 to 15 July 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gibb and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    16th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Frederick William Gibb (ASN: 0-19222), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Gibb and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.