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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 Colonel (Infantry) Jesse Lewis Gibney, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Gibney, 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

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    60th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 9, 1944
    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 68 (October 14, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Jesse Lewis Gibney, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at the Ambieve River, north of Ayaville, Belgium, on 9 September 1944. Colonel Gibney’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    60th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Jesse Lewis Gibney, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Commanding Officer, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945.