After serving in as an enlisted Infantryman during World War I, where he was twice cited for gallantry, Edward Gibson entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, graduating with the Class of 1922. He retired in 1944 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

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After serving in as an enlisted Infantryman during World War I, where he was twice cited for gallantry, Edward Gibson entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, graduating with the Class of 1922. He retired in 1944 as a U.S. Army Colonel.


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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Private Edward Shelley Gibson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Gibson, 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.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Edward Shelley Gibson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Gibson, 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.