The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Jean M. Gibson (ASN: 36375590), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 745th Tank Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Belgium, on 19 January 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
SergeantBatallion:
745th Tank BattalionDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 27, 1945
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 143 (August 4, 1945)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 Sergeant Jean M. Gibson (ASN: 36375590), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 745th Tank Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 27 February 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.