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Elmer
John
Gibson

Born:

, 

Pennsylvania

Elmer Gibson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1935. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    August 1962 – October 1964
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (December 11, 1964)

    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 Major General Elmer John Gibson (ASN: 0-19882), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1962 to October 1964.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Elmer John Gibson (ASN: 0-19882), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 1967 to 1970.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    November 1964 – April 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 23 (May 29, 1967)

    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 Elmer John Gibson (ASN: 0-19882), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from November 1964 to April 1967.